July 3rd, 2026 PARIS, France - The Eiffel Tower is lighting up with a "USA 250" display beginning Friday, July 3rd at 11:00 PM local time, marking the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. The illumination shows "USA 250" in red, white, and blue lettering across the tower's first-level facade, with the celebration peaking on Saturday, July 4th, US Independence Day.
The lighting is part of a wider summer program organized by the City of Paris celebrating the historic friendship between France and the United States, according to the video script accompanying the footage. Video shows the tower illuminated in gold with the "USA 250" lettering displayed prominently across the structure.
