America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
President Trump speaks on National Mall on July 4
The gift of staying home: How a fallen soldier's family found stability after tragedy
‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope
Trump celebrates July 4 at Mount Rushmore amid divided public opinion
Times Square Ball will drop July 3 in historic celebration
Deep partisan divide over America's 250th birthday
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America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?
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America 250 time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4th
Revolutionary War diary, artifacts offer window into America's founding
Events in Your Area
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June 25 - July 11, 2026
The Great American State Fair
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July 3, 2026
America250 Times Square Ball Drop
Location: Times Square, New York City, NY -
July 4, 2026
Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks
Location: National Mall, Washington, D.C. -
July 4, 2026
America250 July 4 Concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA -
July 4, 2026
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks (50th Anniversary)
Location: East River, New York City, NY -
July 4, 2026
Navy Pier's Independence Day Fireworks
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August 22-23, 2026
Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.
Location: National Mall, Washington, D.C.
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
The U.S. State Department is expanding access to its commemorative "Patriot Passport," featuring President Trump's image, with 250,000 additional passports being made.
The Great American State Fair has been evacuated due to severe weather
The Great American State Fair is being evacuated once again due to severe weather. The fair was disrupted last weekend on July 4 when severe storms gathered near Washington and forced event organizers to order an evacuation.
The gift of staying home: How a soldier’s family found stability after tragedy
After losing her husband in a tragic accident, Rachel Clark found hope in the home they built together. See how Tunnel to Towers helped keep her family there and begin to heal.
‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope
"250: Celebrating America" is hosted by Alisyn Camerota from inside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were debated and adopted.
Trump leads Freedom 250 event on National Mall after lengthy delay
A big July 4 birthday party for the United States is taking place in Washington, D.C., as the country marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Trump to celebrate America's birthday at Mount Rushmore
President Trump heads to Mount Rushmore aboard the new Air Force One for America’s 250th birthday celebration as Americans remain divided on his role.
