President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America's 250th birthday in the nation's capital.

What we know: The Great American State Fair will kick off with military flyovers, ceremonial presentations and musical performances during an opening ceremony at 7 p.m. Trump will headline the event, which will also feature "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," Armed Forces choirs, Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio.

The event is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10, spanning from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument.