'US 250': Paris' iconic landmark Eiffel Tower marks 250th anniversary of US independence

'US 250': Paris' iconic landmark Eiffel Tower marks 250th anniversary of US independence

The Eiffel Tower was illuminated on Friday (July 3) evening to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence, which falls on Saturday (July 4). Giant illuminated letters spelling out "US 250" adorned Paris' iconic landmark. France has been one of the closest allies of the U.S. throughout its history, starting from supporting the revolutionaries in the Thirteen Colonies against Great Britain. The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of fre…

‘USA 250’ Lights Up the Eiffel Tower as Paris Marks American Independence

PARIS —The Eiffel Tower carried a “USA 250” message in red, white, and blue on the evening of July 3, drawing crowds to the Place du Trocadéro to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. Shortly before 11 p.m., as dusk finally settled over the capital, the monument kept its familiar golden glow while the tricolor message lit up across its frame. A ripple of applause moved across the esplanade, where hundreds of onl…