Donald Trump is being ridiculed for reminding Americans to “Hold the date!” for a Fourth of July government-held celebration.

“HOLD THE DATE! We will be having one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C., on July 4th,” the commander-in-chief tweeted on Sunday morning.

“It will be called “A Salute To America” and will be held at the Lincoln Memorial.

“Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!”

HOLD THE DATE! We will be having one of the biggest gatherings in the history of Washington, D.C., on July 4th. It will be called “A Salute To America” and will be held at the Lincoln Memorial. Major fireworks display, entertainment and an address by your favorite President, me!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 24, 2019

Trump said earlier this month that he was thinking about putting on a Fourth of July gathering in Washington, D.C., and he suggested that the event could become a “tradition.”

“It could be a very exciting day,” Trump said. “It’ll be a, really a gathering, as opposed to a parade I guess you’d have to say. Perhaps at the Lincoln Memorial. We’re looking at sites. But we’re thinking about doing something which would become perhaps, become a tradition, Salute to America, on July Fourth or July Fourth weekend, somewhere around that area.”

People took to social media in droves, mocking Trump for making it sound like he invented the concept of patriotic celebrations on July 4th and proclaiming himself to be America’s favorite president.

By co-opting the Fourth Of July — already a huge celebration for Americans in a capital city where he is deeply unpopular — the president again pushes the idea that love of country can only mean love of Trump. https://t.co/arb47uBPcx

— Katie Rogers (@katierogers) February 24, 2019

The last president to try to hijack July 4th was Richard Nixon, who staged Honor America Day on July 4, 1970. It was widely ridiculed. Nixon later left office in disgrace. https://t.co/Sl5emQykP4

— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) February 24, 2019

Fireworks in DC? At the Lincoln Memorial? On the Fourth of July?

This is some real outside of the box thinking https://t.co/NqXgTceuJn

— Dan Pfeiffer (@danpfeiffer) February 24, 2019

If only anyone…ever…could have imagined a celebration on July 4th. With fireworks. In D.C. https://t.co/GpO6AuAEUP

— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 24, 2019

Today's History lesson for @realDonaldTrump: We've been holding the date and saluting America since 1776 – and not for anyone's favorite feckless fink – no matter who the president is. @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/pw9hft50lN

— Brian J. Karem (@BrianKarem) February 24, 2019

I wouldn't put it past him to hold an impromptu wedding where he "marries America" (but only as a second wife) on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Geraldo can officiate and Rush Limbaugh can be the flower girl. https://t.co/WQcQu74wlD

— Amee Vanderpool (@girlsreallyrule) February 24, 2019

This is possibly the dumbest thing I've ever heard. https://t.co/trQWpvms0h

— Jim Collins (@jimcollins) February 24, 2019

Alzheimer's. I'm calling it. https://t.co/10BgVoceDt

— Mace Moneta (@MaceMoneta) February 24, 2019

He's acting like he invented a brand new holiday ???????????? https://t.co/pG5xOXooSK

— HudaPhuckCares (@pookiesan) February 24, 2019

whatever bro, every year the whole world throws a giant party for my birthday

you're all invited again this year, hold the date: December 31

anderson cooper gonna be doing tequila shots in Times Square, don't miss it https://t.co/4nupa3pbdo

— Max Kennerly (@MaxKennerly) February 24, 2019