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America’s 250th birthday kicks off on New Year’s Eve! America Prepares for Its 250th Birthday: A Nationwide Celebration in 2026

As the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2025, Times Square’s iconic ball drop will shimmer in red, white, and blue, followed by a historic second ceremonial countdown to officially launch the Semiquincentennial year—the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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Coordinated by the nonpartisan America250 organization, established by Congress in 2016, and supported by a White House task force, the multi-year commemoration aims to engage all 350 million Americans through education, volunteerism, reflection on history, and forward-looking unity.

The epicenter will be Philadelphia, the birthplace of the nation, with the “Ring It On! One Philly, A United Celebration” initiative featuring neighborhood festivals, public art installations, murals, block parties, and enhanced access to historic sites like Independence Hall.

In Washington, D.C., the National Mall will host massive events on July 4, including parades, concerts, record-breaking fireworks, and cultural showcases.

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New York Harbor will feature an International Fleet Review with dozens of ships.

All 50 states and territories have commissions planning local signature events—from Revolutionary War reenactments in South Carolina and Indiana to agriculture-themed “America’s Harvest” in Iowa and twin celebrations in Colorado marking its statehood sesquicentennial.

National programs include museum exhibitions, student contests, a traveling innovation expo, a time capsule burial in Philadelphia, and a push for record volunteer service.

Special 2026 coins with new designs will circulate, and patriotic themes will extend to events like the Rose Parade.

From coast to coast, 2026 promises reflection on America’s past, celebration of its diversity, and inspiration for its future.

Under the President’s leadership, the Salute to America 250 Task Force (“Task Force 250”) has commenced the planning of a full year of festivities to officially launch on Memorial Day, 2025 and continue through July 4th, 2026.

The White House is engaging and encouraging the entire federal government, state and local governments, the private sector, non-profit and educational institutions, and every citizen across this country to join in this historic celebration. 

Task Force 250 invites citizens to have a renewed love of American history, experience the beauty of our country, and ignite a spirit of adventure and innovation that will raise our nation to new heights over the next 250 years.

As part of these efforts, Task Force 250 is proud to present an original video series, “The Story of America.” Available here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/america250/ Here is the Introduction.