Landmark commemorations and once-in-a-generation gatherings across the nation — from historic national ceremonies to the block parties of everyday America.
National events span the country and mark the major milestones of the 250th anniversary. Cities & Towns captures how local communities across America are marking the occasion in their own ways.
The flagship commemorations of America's 250th — from the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, to OpSail 2026 in New York Harbor, to the synchronized Block Party across every community in the country. Includes completed events, current gatherings, and what's still to come.
View All National EventsHow local communities across America — from small towns to major cities — are marking the 250th in their own ways. Parades, concerts, time capsules, rededication ceremonies, and the countless acts of civic pride that make this anniversary truly national in scope.
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