The Berger Foundation Iceplex is inviting families to beat the desert heat with its Red, White, and Skate celebration on Saturday, July 4. The event features public skating, patriotic fun, giveaways, food specials, and complimentary Coca-Cola products while supplies last.

The nation's 250th birthday celebration will feature a historic first in Times Square with a special America 250 ball drop, along with fireworks, tall ships, aerial demonstrations, and performances celebrating the country's semiquincentennial.

Extreme heat is prompting schedule changes for Washington, D.C.'s America 250 celebration as President Trump prepares to speak on the National Mall and visit Mount Rushmore during Fourth of July festivities.