Entertainers unveiled for 250th US birthday bash on National Mall
Key takeaways
- The 16-day, World Fair-esque event, part of this year s America 250 celebrations, will kick off June 25 in Washington.
- Other performers include Brick House funk band The Commodores, rapper Young MC, pop duo Milli Vanilla and R&B group Morris Day and The Time, with additional artists to be announced.
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Country music star Martina Mc Bride, rappers Flo Rida and Vanilla Ice, Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) singers C+C Music Factory and rocker Bret Michaels are among the artists slated to perform at the Great American State Fair, organizers announced Wednesday.
The 16-day, World Fair-esque event, part of this year s America 250 celebrations, will kick off June 25 in Washington.
The Great American State Fair will bring together people from all 56 states and territories to celebrate the traditions, innovation, music, military heritage, freedom and entrepreneurial spirit that define our nation, Freedom 250 CEO Keith Krach said in a statement announcing the lineup.