America’s 250th birthday is next year and D.C.’s tourism marketing organization is making plans for an influx of visitors coming to the city to celebrate the occasion.

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“America’s 250th has the potential to be really good for Washington next year, simply because it’s yet another reason to visit the city and take advantage of things happening,” said Elliott Ferguson, Destination DC’s president and CEO.

Ferguson said the city will be planning for the yearlong celebration in 2026 alongside the federal government, but emphasized there will be

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