WASHINGTON (WOWO): Organizers of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations have announced a major aerial showcase featuring some of America’s most recognizable military aircraft over the National Mall later this month.

According to Freedom 250, the flyovers will serve as a centerpiece of the Great American State Fair Kick-Off Celebration on June 24 and June 25 in Washington, D.C.

The two-night event will feature a variety of U.S. military aircraft, including the B-2 Spirit, the F-35A Lightning II and the F-16 Fighting Falcon operated by the Air Force’s Viper Demonstration Team.

Organizers said the June 24 kickoff will include a rare flyover by the B-2 stealth bomber alongside an F-35A formation flight and a patriotic demonstration by the F-16 Viper Demo Team.

The following evening, June 25, aircraft from multiple generations of military aviation are scheduled to participate in formation flyovers, including the B-52 Stratofortress, F-15 Eagle, F/A-18 Super Hornet and the F-35C Lightning II.

Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach said the events are intended to commemorate 250 years of American independence while highlighting the nation’s military strength and technological achievements.

The flyovers are part of the larger Great American State Fair, scheduled for June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall. Organizers say the fair will feature exhibits from all 50 states and U.S. territories, military performances, cultural programs, entertainment, food vendors and family attractions.

The June 24 kickoff celebration is expected to include performances by military bands, honor guard presentations and appearances by performers Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio.

Freedom 250 is coordinating nationwide events leading up to America’s 250th anniversary celebration in 2026, with additional events planned in Washington, D.C., New York, North Dakota and South Dakota.