America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
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CElebrating America 250 with unique travel experiences
Events in Your Area
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Now-July 12th
Celebrate America Festival
Wild Adventures
Valdosta -
July 3rd, 2026
Summer Celebration, America's 250th
Unity Park Amphitheater
Valdosta -
July 3rd, 2026
A Star-Spangled Celebration
Kleman Plaza
Tallahassee -
July 4th, 2026
2026 Firecracker 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Cascade Park
Tallahassee -
July 4th, 2026
Celebrate America
Tom Brown Park
Tallahassee -
July 4th, 2026
Celebrating 250 Years of Independence
Monticello -
July 4th, 2026
Sopchoppy 4th of July Celebration
Myron B. Hodge Sopchoppy City Park
Sopchoppy -
July 4th, 2026
Downtown Getdown Concert Series
119 N Broad St.
Cairo -
July 4th
VLPRA's Annual Fireworks Spectacular
Valdosta -
July 4th, 2026
Independence Day Fireworks
Remington Park
Thomasville -
July 4th, 2026
4th of July Celebration
Chattahoochee at River Landing Park
Gadsden County -
July 4th, 2026
4th of July Fireworks
Robert Lee Jackson Memorial Field
Quincy -
July 4th, 2026
July 4th Celebration
Earle May Boat Basin
Bainbridge -
July 4th, 2026
Madison Lions Club God and Country Celebration
Lake Frances
Madison County -
July 4th, 2026
Echols County July 4th Celebration
Community Center -
July 5th, 2026
Freedom Fest 2026
Family Worship Center
Cairo
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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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.
Bainbridge reflects on its Flint River roots ahead of America's 250th birthday
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years, a Decatur County historian is tracing Bainbridge's roots back to the Flint River. Commerce on that river helped fuel South Georgia's early growth.
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
U.S. Mint will release a Declaration of Independence quarter Monday for America’s 250th, featuring Jefferson and the Liberty Bell.
FSU's 'Founding Voices' brings history to life in Fl schools ahead of July 4th
Florida State University's new "Founding Voices" program uses live historical interpreters to bring civics education to Florida middle and high school students.
On Memorial Day, Tallahassee veterans urge families to preserve military stories
Tallahassee veterans say fewer Americans have ties to military service. They're urging families to preserve the stories of sacrifice as the U.S. nears its 250th birthday.
