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Years in the making
Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary:
70
days
11
hours
Prepare for July 4!
Join in on the celebration
National Celebration
America’s Block
Party
We’re creating the largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. history. Find a local celebration in your area, or host your own block party!
Volunteer
America
Gives
Help us make 2026 a record-setting year of volunteer service. Whether you’ll be volunteering for the first time or challenging yourself to do more, join people across the country in committing to give back to honor America’s 250th.
Storytelling
Our American
Story
The American story is woven from the unique and varied narratives of our people. Let’s tell and celebrate these stories. Nominate history’s unsung champions today.
Join in on the celebration
National Celebration
America’s Block
Party
We’re creating the largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. history. Find a local celebration in your area, or host your own block party!
Volunteer
America
Gives
Help us make 2026 a record-setting year of volunteer service. Whether you’ll be volunteering for the first time or challenging yourself to do more, join people across the country in committing to give back to honor America’s 250th.
Storytelling
Our American
Story
The American story is woven from the unique and varied narratives of our people. Let’s tell and celebrate these stories. Nominate history’s unsung champions today.
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
America250 is striving for “
350 by 250
” — our goal to engage all 350 million Americans by our nation’s 250th anniversary. Join us in celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial by sharing your story through
Our American Story
or
America’s Invitation
, inviting students to describe what America means to them as part of
America’s Field Trip
, or helping make 2026 a record setting year for volunteer service through
America Gives
Join the Celebration
What’s Ahead
Across the country, Americans are planning unique and exciting ways to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. America250 has compiled upcoming milestones and opportunities to get engaged and ensure that all Americans can find ways to commemorate this historic moment in our nation’s history.
Go to Calendar
May 16, 2026
May 18, 2026
America Innovates
America250
Free
Gateway Pavilion – Pier 2 (Virtual Livestream Also Available)
2 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco
California
94123
Daily, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. PT
Jul 4, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
Home of the Brave – America 250 / Colorado 150 July 4th Commemoration
Bears Ranch
Free
Bears Ranch
51 Haviland Lake Road
Durango
Colorado
81301
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jul 4, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
AmeriColorado 250/150-A semi/sesquicentennial celebration of cycling and freedom
Beespoke Cycling
Free
Crown Mountain Park
20 Eagle County dr
El Jebel
Colorado
81623
7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Jul 4, 2026
Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival
The Avoyelles Arts Council
Free
Paragon Casino Resort Festival Grounds
711 Paragon Pl
, Marksville
Louisiana
71351
Jul 4, 2026
Gilbert 4th of July Celebration
Town of Gilbert 4th of July Celebration
Free
Gilbert Regional Park
3005 E. Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert
Arizona
85298
All Day
Jul 4, 2026
Independence Day Parade
Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce
Free
Courthouse Square
Marshall
Arkansas
72650
11-11:30AM
Jul 4, 2026
America 250 in El Dorado
El Dorado Union County Chamber of Commerce
Free
Newton House
510 N Jackson Ave
El Dorado
Arkansas
71730
2:00PM-10:00PM
Jul 4, 2026
Bonanzaville 4th of July Celebration
Bonanzaville
Free
Bonanzaville
1351 Main Ave. W
West Fargo
North Dakota
58078
10am
Jul 4, 2026
Pops Organ Concert
Free
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
310 W 17th St.
Little Rock
Arkansas
72206
12:15PM - 1:15PM
Jul 4, 2026
Freedomfest
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce
Free
Old Town Square
Greenwood
Arkansas
72936
7:00AM - 10:30PM
May 16, 2026
May 18, 2026
America Innovates
America250
Free
Gateway Pavilion – Pier 2 (Virtual Livestream Also Available)
2 Marina Boulevard
San Francisco
California
94123
Daily, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. PT
Jul 4, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
Home of the Brave – America 250 / Colorado 150 July 4th Commemoration
Bears Ranch
Free
Bears Ranch
51 Haviland Lake Road
Durango
Colorado
81301
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Jul 4, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
AmeriColorado 250/150-A semi/sesquicentennial celebration of cycling and freedom
Beespoke Cycling
Free
Crown Mountain Park
20 Eagle County dr
El Jebel
Colorado
81623
7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Jul 4, 2026
Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival
The Avoyelles Arts Council
Free
Paragon Casino Resort Festival Grounds
711 Paragon Pl
, Marksville
Louisiana
71351
Jul 4, 2026
Gilbert 4th of July Celebration
Town of Gilbert 4th of July Celebration
Free
Gilbert Regional Park
3005 E. Queen Creek Rd
Gilbert
Arizona
85298
All Day
Jul 4, 2026
Independence Day Parade
Greater Searcy County Chamber of Commerce
Free
Courthouse Square
Marshall
Arkansas
72650
11-11:30AM
Jul 4, 2026
America 250 in El Dorado
El Dorado Union County Chamber of Commerce
Free
Newton House
510 N Jackson Ave
El Dorado
Arkansas
71730
2:00PM-10:00PM
Jul 4, 2026
Bonanzaville 4th of July Celebration
Bonanzaville
Free
Bonanzaville
1351 Main Ave. W
West Fargo
North Dakota
58078
10am
Jul 4, 2026
Pops Organ Concert
Free
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
310 W 17th St.
Little Rock
Arkansas
72206
12:15PM - 1:15PM
Jul 4, 2026
Freedomfest
Greenwood Chamber of Commerce
Free
Old Town Square
Greenwood
Arkansas
72936
7:00AM - 10:30PM
Honor the Nation. Celebrate 250 Years of Freedom.
Mark this historic milestone with official America250 gear that reflects the strength, heritage, and spirit of our great nation. Every purchase supports programs that celebrate American values, recognize our heroes, and preserve our legacy for future generations.
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Our Sponsors
With a shared focus on engaging communities and enriching the lives of those within them, several organizations are coming together to support programming from sea-to-shining-sea in honor of this historic celebration.
Alaska Airlines
Amazon
American Airlines
BNY
Boeing
BP
Chick-fil-A
Chifles
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram Brands
Cisco
Citi
The Coca-Cola Company
Coinbase
Cracker Barrel
Cummins
Deloitte
Domino Sugar
Edison Electric Institute
Exiger
Florida Crystals
General Mills
Goldbelly
Goldman Sachs
Hedera
Intuit
Jockey
John Deere
JPMorganChase
JTI
Knight Foundation
Kraft Heinz
Leidos
Lockheed Martin
New York Stock Exchange
Oracle
Palantir
Phorm Energy
Procter & Gamble
Qualcomm
SAP
ScottsMiracle-Gro
SourceAmerica
Southwest Airlines
Starbucks
Target
UFC
Walmart
With Honor
Xochitl
What is America250?
Comprising the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress in 2016, and America250.org, Inc., the nonprofit supporting organization to the Commission, America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country. This multi-year effort, from now through July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, and Former First Ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama serve as Honorary National Co-Chairs. The effort is supported by a bipartisan Congressional Caucus of more than 350 members — the largest caucus in U.S. history.
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Chef’s Table and America250 Honor 250 Years of American Cuisine with Official Cookbook and Dinner Series
Chef’s Table and America250 Honor 250 Years of American Cuisine with Official Cookbook and Dinner Series
Apr 23
C&H® Sugar’s New Limited-Edition Packaging Honors America’s 250th Anniversary
C&H® Sugar’s New Limited-Edition Packaging Honors America’s 250th Anniversary
Apr 22
Domino® Sugar Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Commemorative Packaging
Domino® Sugar Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Commemorative Packaging
Apr 22
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