America250 is planning its own July 4 concert: Who’s playing?

(NEXSTAR) – America250, the non-partisan commission tasked with preparing celebrations for the nation’s 250th, has announced several of the musical acts that will be performing at its “America’s Block Party” concert in Los Angeles.

This “Block Party” concert has also been scheduled for July 4 — the same day that Freedom 250, a Trump-backed commission organizing semiquincentennial celebrations of its own, is hosting a “Salute to America” that Trump has described as “the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all.”

The two celebrations, however, will be taking place on opposite ends of the country. (The Freedom 250 event is happening in D.C.) The events seem to differ in tone, as well, with Freedom 250’s Salute to America featuring parades, military demonstrations and “patriotic performances,” while America250’s Block Party concert in Los Angeles appears to be more of a benefit show to raise awareness for charitable nonprofit initiatives.

Both events will honor our nation’s military and first responders, with America250 giving away 5,000 tickets to first responders, veterans and service members, and Freedom 250 organizing “tributes to service members and American heroes.”

Both shows will culminate in fireworks displays. America250’s will also feature a “drone spectacular.”

What is America’s Block Party?

America’s Block Party is one of numerous events, commemorations and programs organized by America250 in the lead-up to the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4. The Block Party actually runs from July 3 through July 5,........

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