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Celebrate America\u2019s 250th Birthday in New York: Family-Friendly Fun in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n At a Glance:<\/b><\/p>\n The fourth of July is always something to look forward to in early summer and this year it\u2019s going to be even extra special. This July 4 isn\u2019t just another birthday celebration; it\u2019s the start of a milestone year, America\u2019s Semiquincentennial, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. In July 2026, America will turn 250 years old!<\/p>\n This nationwide celebration has been a long time in the making. Back in 2016, Congress put together a special group to plan the United States\u2019 massive 250th birthday party. It included 16 citizens, 8 members of Congress, and 12 officials from different government agencies, with the mission of ensuring that the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is a huge, nationwide celebration that brings everyone together.<\/p>\n Even more than a milestone birthday, it will be history in the making. While there will be celebrations all around the country, let\u2019s face it- no one does it like New York! We will have fireworks, parades, concerts, and a load of family-friendly, hands-on activities to make this historical summer memorable. And years from now, your kids will get to share with their kids how they celebrated the 250th birthday of America.<\/p>\n Here is just a bit of what you can expect in NYC for America\u2019s 250th birthday celebration:<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the first NYC-based events is happening on New Year\u2019s Eve. Read about it here: Post-Midnight New Year Celebration to Kick Off America\u2019s 250th in Times Square<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The lead-up to the big birthday has a lot of fun planned, and kids can get involved right now. America\u2019s Field Trip<\/a> is a nationwide contest open to students in grades 3\u201312. Kids can do an original drawing or write a short essay to answer, \u201cWhat does America mean to you?\u201d 250 students will be selected to receive either a cash prize or a behind-the-scenes field trip experience at some of the most famous cultural and historic sites in the U.S.<\/p>\n These three-day trips (with a parent or guardian) include White House and National Archives, Kennedy Space Center, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone National Park, the 9\/11 Memorial, and more.<\/p>\n Over the next seven months, we\u2019ll be updating this page with all the latest NYC events, news, and family-friendly activities related to the 250th birthday of America. Bookmark this page to keep track of parades, concerts, fireworks, and special programs designed just for families.<\/p>\n Celebrate history, make memories, and enjoy the summer with your kids as New York comes alive for this once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Stay tuned for updates, and get ready to plan your family\u2019s ultimate Fourth of July experience!<\/p>\n Psst\u2026 Check Out Where to Watch New Year\u2019s Eve Fireworks in NYC With Kids<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n\n
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