Celebrating America with Colorful Fun, a Kids Guide to Celebrating America.
Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday refers to the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of independence, which will be celebrated in 2026.
This milestone will be marked by a series of events and initiatives organized by various entities, including the U.S. Semi-quincentennial Commission, America250, the National Park Service, and AMERICANS EVERYWHERE! The overarching goal is to engage all Americans in reflecting on the nation’s history, honoring its diverse population, and looking towards the future.
- The White House has also established a task force to plan a year of festivities, starting on Memorial Day 2025 and culminating on July 4, 2026.
- On January 29, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14189, “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday,” which established a national policy to guide the celebrations.