Kennedy Center rolling out $25,000 VIP rooftop tickets for July 4th celebrations

The Kennedy Center is offering VIP tickets for a rooftop celebration on the Fourth of July, a move that comes after a federal judge sidelined the venue’s plans to start a two-year renovation on July 5.

Up to 36 people can purchase the “Presidential” package for $25,000, with $18,912 of that cost being tax deductible,...