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America’s Block Party

Join the Celebration!

We’re creating the largest synchronized Fourth of July celebration in U.S. history: America’s Block Party. This July 3 and 4, communities across the country will gather for live music, shared moments, and local celebrations that reflect the spirit of Independence Day.

Bring the celebration to your community! Register to host an official America’s Block Party and get access to a digital toolkit with ideas, resources, and materials to help you plan your event.

Whether it’s a neighborhood gathering, a local concert, or a community celebration, hosting is a way to take part in the 250th and create a shared experience where you live.

Looking for a bigger party? In addition to local America’s Block Parties in neighborhoods all across the nation, America250 will be celebrating at concerts, festivals, and other major events this Independence Day. Join us for one of these milestone events!

Official Host Locations

Historic July 3 Times Square Ball Drop

New York, NY

For the first time in its 120-year history, the Times Square Ball will drop outside of New Year’s Eve. On July 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET, the Ball will illuminate in a custom America250 design before descending at midnight into July 4. The Ball’s crystals for 2026 were custom-made for America’s 250th anniversary, featuring three distinct designs — Infinite Life (1.5-inch), Infinite Liberty (3-inch), and Infinite Happiness (4-inch). Each design features interwoven curves and circular motifs to reflect the shared ideals at the heart of America’s story.

July 4 Concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Los Angeles, CA

On July 4, America250 will host a family-friendly concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, bringing together major musical artists and patriotic tributes for an in-person audience up to 50,000 and a nationwide livestream audience. Headlining talent will be announced in the coming weeks.

America’s Block Party Lineup

Charleston played a crucial role in the American Revolution and in advancing the nation’s founding ideals. Hosted by SC250, the Independence Day celebration on the waterfront will feature a peninsula-wide fireworks display, the largest in the Southeast.

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The home of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), will host a July 4 festival for military families and the public, featuring The Legend of Charlie Daniels Tribute Concert with special guests Aaron Tippin, Eric Lee Beddingfield, and the 101st Airborne Division Band. Expected to draw more than 100,000 attendees, the event is powered by Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, and Ram, and produced by Fort Campbell MWR, 8 Track Entertainment, and MOTR Music.

Set along Lake Michigan, Summerfest will serve as an official America250 Block Party location, welcoming fans from across the country for its July 4 celebration presented by Harley-Davidson. The event will feature a full day of live music, including performances by Jelly Roll, Sam Barber, The Temper Trap, BoDeans, Soul Asylum, Joywave, Jonah Kagen, and more.

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Looking for something closer to home? Check out our nationwide map of America’s Block Party locations. Don’t see something in your area? Consider hosting a block party!

See the Official America’s Block Party Map

 

Tune In with iHeart

No block party is complete without music! America250 is partnering with iHeartMedia as the official audio partner of the American Semiquincentennial. The iHeart Radio app will livestream the sounds of the celebration to every corner of the nation on July 3 and 4. Be sure to listen in during your Block Party celebration!