America's 250th Birthday - July 4, 2026

The United States' 250th anniversary of independence, also known as the Semiquincentennial or "America250," will occur on July 4, 2026. This will mark 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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Various organizations and government bodies began planning commemorative events and initiatives well in advance. The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission was established in 2016 to coordinate national celebrations and educational programs.

America250, the official nonprofit partner, was working to engage all Americans in the celebrations. The National Park Service is developing special programs at historical sites across the country. Special commemorative coins and stamps are being designed by the U.S. Mint and Postal Service.

America's 250th anniversary is expected to be marked by simultaneous events across all 50 states, with particular focus on historic sites like Philadelphia's Independence Hall, the birthplace of America.

President Trump has rolled out his plan for the celebration of 250 years of American Independence at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The Trump Administration will work with America’s 50 governors to create the “Great American State Fair” in Iowa, host major sporting events with American high school athletes, and sign an executive order to construct a National Garden of American Heroes.

Here is how previous milestone anniversaries of American independence were celebrated. The 1876 Centennial was a landmark celebration featuring The Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia - America's first World's Fair and The unveiling of the Statue of Liberty's torch and arm (the full statue wasn't completed until 1886.

During the 1976 Bicentennial was particularly memorable when tall ships from around the world sailed to New York Harbor, The National Air and Space Museum opened in Washington, DC and special quarters, half-dollars, and other commemorative coins were minted.

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Iowa would be at the center of America's 250th birthday celebration that Trump said would be scheduled from Memorial Day 2025 to July 4, 2026. It will host major sporting contests for high school athletes to allow young Americans from every state to show off the best of American skill, sportsmanship, and competitive spirit.

On Day One, convene a White House task force called “Salute to America 250,” responsible for coordinating with state and local governments to ensure an entire year of festivities across the country from Memorial Day 2025 to July 4th, 2026. America’s great religious communities to pray for our nation and our people as we prepare for this momentous occasion.

President Trump believes that the Great American State Fair will showcase the glory of every state in the Union, promote pride in our history, and put forth innovative visions for America’s future.

There will be major city celebrations. Philadelphia is planning a massive multi-day celebration expected to draw millions of visitors. Boston was developing extensive programming around its historic Freedom Trail. Washington D.C. was planning an expanded version of its traditional July 4th celebrations. And New York City was expected to hold special harbor events and enhanced fireworks displays.