Washington, D.C. – America250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, is pleased to announce The Coca-Cola Company as a Signature Partner and the largest corporate sponsor to date. Coca-Cola, along with other major brands, is dedicated to making this historic celebration a nationwide and global moment of reflection, unity, and pride.
Coca-Cola and America250’s partnership signals the continuation of an exciting wave of corporate collaborations designed to inspire Americans at home and abroad to engage with this milestone through community programs, exclusive merchandise, large-scale events, and marketing initiatives that celebrate the shared American experience.
“Coca-Cola has been a symbol of American culture for more than a century, and we are thrilled to partner with them as our largest corporate sponsor to date,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “This collaboration exemplifies how we are working with America’s most iconic brands to celebrate our shared heritage, inspire national unity, and engage all 350 million Americans in this once-in-a-lifetime milestone.”
Coca-Cola has a long history of commemorating major national events, including its special edition bottle release for the 1976 Bicentennial. As part of its America250 sponsorship, Coca-Cola will launch a series of commemorative initiatives beginning in late 2025 and continuing throughout 2026. These activations will leverage the company’s unmatched marketing reach, nationwide retail presence, and iconic branding to ensure the celebration resonates across all communities.
“Coca-Cola is deeply woven into the fabric of America’s history, heritage and culture,” said Eric Kacker, Vice President of Sports & Entertainment Partnerships, Coca-Cola North America. “Our partnership with the America250 Commission amplifies our company’s mission to ‘Refresh the World and Make A Difference,’ and we are looking forward to co-creating a celebration that inspires and engages Americans in every state and every community across the country.”
This partnership builds on Coca-Cola’s longstanding commitment to community engagement and the company’s legacy of marking historic moments, from providing five-cent bottles of Coke to U.S. service members during World War II to commemorating the Bicentennial with a cherished collectible bottle.
Many who experienced the 1976 Bicentennial fondly remember Coca-Cola’s special-edition bottle, alongside other companies that contributed unique tributes—special-edition cars, food packaging, commemorative apparel, and more. America250 is excited to continue this tradition, partnering with today’s most iconic brands to create lasting keepsakes and experiences that reflect the American spirit. Building on core sponsorships from BNY and Walmart, Coca-Cola’s involvement underscores the vital role of private-sector engagement in making this the most ambitious and inspiring commemoration in history.
For more information on America250 initiatives and upcoming events, visit America250.org.
About America250
America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Semiquincentennial. It is spearheaded by the congressionally appointed U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and its nonprofit supporting organization, America250.org, Inc., together known as America250. This multi-year effort kicked off with America’s Invitation on July 4, 2023: a national public engagement campaign inviting all Americans to share their stories and their hopes and dreams for the future of this country. Through July 4, 2026, America250 is working to provide opportunities for all Americans to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look to the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. To learn more, visit America250.org, and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. To learn more, visit coca-colacompany.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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