4th of July Picnic and Children’s Parade
We are changing things up to celebrate America250! This year, APS will be offering breakfast of Red, White, and Blue “Freedom Toast” (topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream or powdered sugar), sausage, and coffee/juice. Start your day at Ivester Park for breakfast and then stay to cheer the kids on during our 7th annual […]
Community Freedom Fest
Downtown Eaton’s Community Freedom Fest is a reimagined version of the community’s long-standing Community Fun Fest, created especially for 2026 as part of the nationwide America 250 celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Set for Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5–10 P.M. at Seven Mile Park, the event […]
Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic: Montpelier Ice Cream Social
Join us for a delightful America 250 Ice Cream Social as we come together to celebrate 250 years of the American spirit and the strength of our community. Enjoy public remarks, a presentation of the colors, and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by vanilla ice cream with festive red and blue toppings. We’ll finish with […]
Noble County 4th of July Celebration and Homecoming Picnic
Visit Noble County this July 4th in Caldwell, Ohio at the Noble County Fairgrounds for a day of activities including a car show sponsored by the Noble Co. Cruzers – registration for the car show is 9am-Noon with the car show 10 am – 3pm. Don’t miss the grand finale of fireworks at 10:00 pm. […]
The St. Clairsville Area Chamber of Commerce “Spirit of America Parade”
A parade to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country. The Parade will begin at the STC High School and finish at our Rec Center for Community Day Celebration with vendors, games, music, and fireworks. A portion of our proceeds will go to The Wall that Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial […]
Marietta’s 250 Celebration Community Picnic and Parade
Third Annual Community Picnic. Includes free food of hamburgers, hot dogs, sweet corn, potato salad, and dessert. Free entertainment of music. The 4th of July parade happens right before, ending at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Celebrating our Independence with people in the community. This year, we will include aspects of celebrating our heritage and 250 […]
Piatt Castle’s Historical Independence Day Celebration
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by attending a 19th-century-style Independence Day celebration outside at Piatt Castle Mac-A-Cheek. Bring a picnic lunch, learn to play period games such as cricket and roll hoops, enjoy poems and storytelling about July 4th customs, and listen as the Declaration of Independence is read aloud. At […]
Shelby County Community Picnic
Celebrate community, creativity, and America’s 250th birthday at the FREE America 250 Community Picnic in Sidney Court Square! Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets for a relaxed evening of family fun with a patriotic twist. Enjoy a live, family-friendly performance by the Sidney Civic Band featuring playful favorites for all ages. Kids can create […]
250: America’s Legacy Celebrate US!
We’re bringing together live music, a variety of food, local vendors, and exciting carnival rides for a memorable two-day event to celebrate America! With games for the kids and plenty of picnic-style seating, it’s the perfect patriotic festival for the entire family. The event will occur at Partners Park Pavilion.
Grave markings
Two separate graves of soldiers of the Revolutionary War will be marked with a plaque, including a ceremony at separate locations: Cumberland Cemetery, Cumberland, Ohio, and Crooked Creek Cemetery, New Concord, Ohio. Included in the event will be a light breakfast, processional, invocation, unveiling of plaque, laying of wreath, music, speakers, honor guard, gun salute, […]