HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- For America's 250th birthday, H-Town celebrated like never before!
Thousands of Houstonians watched the sky over Eleanor Tinsley Park for Houston's big fireworks celebration, Freedom Over Texas.
Those celebrating at home got to enjoy 24 hours of ABC13 special programming with "Disney Celebrates America."
Coverage from Friday evening to Saturday night featured non-stop parades, parties, and pictures of America's natural beauty.
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The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776. ABC News' David Muir was in the room where it all happened - and went into the vault holding some of America's founding documents - including the printer's proof of the Declaration of Independence and the first draft of the U.S. Constitution.
Beloved actor, singer and trailblazer Sheryl Lee Ralph delivered a powerful and heartfelt rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner from beside the historic Liberty Bell in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th birthday.
President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday.
Ahead of the trip, the White House suggested Trump could be an "addition" to the mountain where the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are etched.
"There would be no better addition to the iconic Mount Rushmore than the 45th and 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump," White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers said in a statement to ABC News.
Trump has previously mused about putting his likeness on the granite peak. He called it a "good idea" on social media in 2020. But so far in his second term, there's been no significant movement toward making that a reality.
The White House did not respond to questions about whether there are actual plans to add the president's likeness to Mount Rushmore and, if so, in what capacity.
Trump flew to Keystone, South Dakota, on the newly retrofitted Air Force One 747, a gift from the Qatari royal family. The president used the jet for the first time earlier this week for a trip to North Dakota for the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
Upon his arrival, Air Force One conducted a flyover over Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota ahead of the president's remarks.
The Mount Rushmore festivities also include performances by military bands and tributes to the Armed Services. It will culminate in a large fireworks display, the first fireworks show at the national memorial in years, according to the National Park Service.
"World News Tonight" anchor David Muir kicked off ABC News' celebration of America's 250th birthday by climbing up through Lady Liberty's right arm to reach the torch, standing over 300 feet in the air.
