Hoover Dam Just Delivered the Most American Thing You'll See All Week
The Hoover Dam is currently showcasing a large American flag illuminated by 500 LED lights in a patriotic display. This event, which runs nightly through July 4, celebrates American values and honors those who served the country. The installation is noted for its scale and ambition, reflecting on the dam's historical significance and engineering achievements.
- ▪The display features a 300-foot American flag and 500 LED lights powered by the dam's hydroelectric generators.
- ▪The flag weighs 2,000 pounds and took five days to prepare, previously being used at NFL games.
- ▪The event is part of the America 250 celebration and includes fireworks shows scheduled through June and July.
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Hoover Dam Just Delivered the Most American Thing You'll See All Week By Ben Smith | 7:55 AM on May 27, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP While the left spent Memorial Day weekend protesting and posting takes about American guilt, the Trump Administration lit up Hoover Dam with a 300-foot American flag and 500 LED lights blazing red, white, and blue into the Nevada canyon walls. The display runs every night through July 4. This is the kind of America 250 celebration the country actually deserves.
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