Diboll will honor America’s 250th birthday with a dazzling fireworks display on June 27. The community celebration at Old Orchard Park highlights a significant milestone in the nation’s history, promising a vibrant show for local residents.

Media figures across television, newspapers, and entertainment have shared grim views on the nation’s 250th anniversary. Their harsh critiques of racial inequality, Trump-era policies, and the meaning of patriotism highlight deep fissures over how to mark this major milestone.