Preparations for a planned UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House have involved over seven federal agencies and an estimated cost of at least $60 million, according to a legal filing. The event, part of the 250th anniversary of America's founding, is scheduled for the weekend and will feature seven mixed martial arts matches on Sunday. A federal lawsuit filed by two Virginia residents seeks to halt the event, claiming it violates National Park Service regulations that prohibit sporting events on federal parklands. The National Park Service has responded to the lawsuit and outlined the extensive preparations, which began on May 20, involving the Secret Service and UFC staff. The arena is expected to accommodate 4,000 spectators, with an additional 120,000 expected to watch from the nearby Ellipse. The event will include a ceremonial weigh-in, a concert by The Zac Brown Band, and a UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest throughout the weekend. Disassembly of the installations is scheduled to begin the day after the event and be completed by June 23.
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Federal Agencies Involved in Preparations for UFC Event at White House
The UFC event at the White House's South Lawn, part of the 250th anniversary of America's founding, has required significant resources from over seven federal agencies and an estimated $60 million. A federal lawsuit aims to halt the event, claiming it violates regulations against sporting events on federal land. Preparations are extensive, with the event scheduled for this weekend.
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