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Embassy Bash Sparks Cleanup Debate | US News
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The U.S. Embassy in Brussels threw a massive 250th Independence Day party with 8,000 guests, fireworks, and a gala — all funded by 220 Belgian and American companies. Ambassador Bill White says the park looked pristine after cleanup, crediting the Belgian logistics team for handling everything smoothly. But the Belgian Buildings Authority found fireworks debris and blackened spots on a roof, still investigating whether the event caused damage or if it was just bad weather. While the Ambassador is confident, authorities are still on the case — and the $5.7 million tab is now a story of celebration, cleanup, and unanswered questions.
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