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
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America 250 time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4th
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Events in Your Area
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June 25 - July 11, 2026
The Great American State Fair
Location: National Mall, Washington, D.C. -
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
Location: Navy Pier, Chicago, IL -
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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What Tampa Bay looked like in 1776, when Florida was a British loyalist frontier
While the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, Tampa Bay was a remote wilderness loyal to the British Crown. So what did this region really look like in 1776?
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
The Pontiac Transportation Museum is celebrating 100 years of the Pontiac brand. Here's a look inside the history that helped move America.
Henry Ford's assembly line changed the world, and it's still thriving today
Henry Ford's assembly line didn't just change how cars were built — it changed the world. From the Model T to an F-150 every 53 seconds, the innovation lives on.
Trump suggests UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Could a UFC arena become a permanent fixture on the White House lawn? President Trump thinks so. What do you think — should it stay or go?
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out
President Donald Trump is now slated to headline a Freedom 250 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts dropped out over concerns about the event's political ties.
Wave of performers cancel for Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at "The Great American State Fair" on Washington's National Mall.
