The mayor of the city calls the large group a big risk to health.
President Donald Trump is promoting the Fourth of July ceremonies and fireworks show in the nation's capital this weekend, with large crowds at the National Mall and surrounding areas protesting the mayor's objections, though the phenomenon is spreading coronavirus.
There is a dispute over spikes in coronavirus cases nationwide - there are over 50,000 COVID-19 cases in just one day this week.
"We have communicated to the CDC and the Department of Health Guidance that we do not think this is the best option.
The city is currently in the second phase of its reopening initiative, which encourages its residents to engage in social disturbances, wear a mask and avoid the community in a confined space with more than 50 people.
Bosser said he will only take care of D.C. this weekend because he has no jurisdiction over federal land. Residents can be asked to advise people to stay home if they do not feel physically alienated from others.
"Ask yourself, do you want to be there," he said. "Ask yourself, can you find out who is around you or not?" Did you know that if you go to the city, you can do social distance? "
Interior officials say 300,000 face covers will be available to entice visitors to the National Mall to watch fireworks and flyovers.
On Wednesday, however, White House spokesman Kyle McNee stated that wearing masks is not mandatory.
"The president says we have to follow our local authorities with the masks, so that's the decision," McInnis said. "He encourages people to follow those authorities. CDC guidelines are recommended but not required. We look forward to the Fourth of July."
The incident is a clash between President Trump and the city's Democratic mayor over the epidemic and ongoing opposition to racial justice.
Intensions between the two leaders in early June and the nationwide protests following the death of George Floyd, Bowser allowed the "Black Lives Matter" mural on 16th Street with bright yellow lettering. The White House. The street in front of the National Mall is under his purview.
Before crowds gathered at the National Mall to watch flyovers and fireworks, protesters said they would call a march to end racial inequality in the United States.
The George Floyd Memorial in Washington begins at 9:30 a.m. March at the Lincoln Memorial and ends at Ellips, south of the White House, where Trump will host his second annual "Salute to America," an organizer said.
This is the second celebration of the President's celebration in two days. On Friday, she and the first women will head to Mount Rushmore, South Dakota for a flyover and fireworks show, where the social distinction is not enforced, facial hair is optional, and more said GOP Gov. Christie Noem. More than 7,000 people congregate, according to state officials.
"We're heading to the third phase of July, and then celebrating the Fourth of July here in Washington, DC," Trump said Thursday.
Although reduced, this year's "salute to America" - transferred to the White House South Lawn - still remains a military stance.
The largest section in recent history, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the US Navy Blue Angels perform flyover on the National Mall, and more than 10,000 fireworks will be installed in the 35-minute show.
In addition to the event in Washington, military flyovers will be held Saturday in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore, the Pentagon said.
The flyover will begin at 4 pm, before joining other aircraft flying over Boston and later the capital. The Defense Department said 1,700 service members will participate in support of the event.
In a tweet Wednesday evening thanking corporate donors, the president said Saturday's event was "a special evening, without question."
Saturday's flyover on the National Mall in Washington is expected to begin at 6:45 p.m. And the fireworks show will start at 9:07 p.m.
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