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What is America250? Fourth of July 2026 will have big plans. Here’s what we know

Here's what we know about America250, the catchy name for next year's Independence Day milestone, and who's behind the planning for it.

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It’s America’s 249th birthday. Here’s what’s planned for this year and next

It's the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the countdown to the country's 250th anniversary begins, marked with yearlong and nationwide celebrations.

Cincinnati Enquirer on MSN · 2d

Fourth of July 2026 includes big plans for America’s 250th. How Ohio, NKY are involved

The United States will start celebrating America's 250th birthday well before July 4, 2026. Here's how Ohio and Kentucky are involved.

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What is the Fourth of July? Why the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

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Are the United States stock markets open on the Fourth of July?

Today is Independence Day, and like most federal holidays, services and stores may be closed or open for different hours. This includes the stock markets.

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Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country

Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

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List of Cities Canceling 4th of July Events Expands: What to Know

Displays in Lodi Lake, El Dorado, Chico, Cloverdale, and St Helena have all been canceled following an explosion at the ...

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When Did Fireworks Become a Fourth of July Tradition?

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country ...

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Jason Kelce slammed for ‘tone deaf’ Fourth of July post about setting aside differences: ‘Privilege is showing’

“I love you, bro, but your privilege is showing. You are able to set things aside, but not everyone has that privilege,” one ...

Demonstrators line Eugene's streets for 'No Kings since 1776' protest on Fourth of July

At least 500 demonstrators lined the streets outside the federal courthouse in Eugene on July 4 for a "No Kings since 1776" ...

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A Reminder of What the 4th of July Means

It's crucial today to acknowledge that for 249 years thousands of Americans have fought to protect the ideas of the American ...

What's open and closed on the Fourth of July in MA? See list

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, ...

The USS Constitution’s 4th of July turnaround at Castle Island, 21-gun salute: Photos

Crowds flocked to Castle Island to check out Old Ironsides and its annual Fourth of July turnaround in Boston Harbor, along ...

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Several dangerous fireworks mishaps reported across United States this 4th of July

One was the fireworks explosion that happened in California. Map shows Donald Trump's approval rating in every state on 4th of July Dumb Things In The Big Bang Theory That Everyone Ignores Major wine ...

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