(CNN) The mayor of Washington, DC, said Wednesday that she has informed the Department of Interior that the Trump administration's planned July Fourth celebration in Washington goes against health officials' guidance amid the coronavirus pandemic. "We know that this is a special event for the Department of the Interior. Earlier Wednesday, the Department of Interior and National Park Service announced additional details about the President's Independence Day celebration on the National Mall, which include a 35-minute firework display and a flyover from military branches. Bowser has repeatedly encouraged Washington residents to celebrate July Fourth at home this year to avoid spread of the deadly virus. The mayor already scrapped the Independence Day parade in the nation's capital.

Source: CNN July 01, 2020 17:48 UTC