Trump's Great American State Fair opens with melted ice cream, empty booths

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36. according to google, the wheel does have lights: (from google)

Yes, the 110-foot "Freedom 250" Ferris wheel at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (June 25 – July 10, 2026) is equipped with lights and features a prominently lit design.

Visibility: The Ferris wheel is a central attraction designed to be visible during the 16-day fair's evening hours, which run until 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. or midnight on the Fourth of July.

Lights: Social media posts from attendees and organizers showcasing the "Freedom 250" Ferris wheel highlight its illumination.

Atmosphere: The overall event is themed around a "red, white, and blue" aesthetic, contributing to a brightly lit, celebratory atmosphere on the National Mall.

Note: Reports on the opening day indicated some technical, power, and lighting issues with the fair's generators on June 25, 2026.