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July 4 program

Grand Opening of the New U.S. Embassy on Pariser Platz

 

  

From 17:00

Welcome reception begins

 

Light refreshments and entertainment by the U.S. Air Force Jazz Band

 

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

  
  

18:50

American and German Color Guard Formations present the Colors to Berlin Airlift Veterans

  
 

Welcome Remarks by Ambassador William R. Timken, Jr.

 

Keynote address by President George H. W. Bush

 

Keynote address by Chancellor Angela Merkel [Ger]

  
 

American orchestral highlights performed by the Konzerthausorchester Berlin

  
  

20:15

Main food service begins

  
 

Entertainment by the U.S. Air Force Jazz Band and Stars in Concert, featuring impersonators of Elvis Presley and others

  

22:30

Fireworks over the Brandenburg Gate

 

 

23:00

End of Grand Opening events

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