Highlighting Texas’s role in the formation of America.
Events for the 250th are happening all over the state.
See what’s coming up and submit your event.
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America at the Patriot Run this 4th of July! Join us for a fun-filled outdoor run and community celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to take part in the Patriot Run, followed by a lively Food Festival featuring great local eats, outdoor entertainment, […]
Come visit us and experience what it was like to celebrate the centennial of America in 1876! Walk around and visit with the soldiers and watch as they compete in some of the very sports that the soldiers of Fort McKavett were taking part in 150 years ago. You will see them in a 100 […]
In recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary (the Semiquincentennial), Young County, Texas will host an expanded Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2026, organized by the newly formed nonprofit, Young County Independence Day. This milestone event aligns directly with the goals of Texas America250 by honoring the nation’s founding, celebrating civic pride, and fostering community engagement […]
On this date, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which was written using ink made from oak galls. What’s a gall? Stop by and find out! Visit with a Ranger at the Visitor Center to learn about oak galls and iron gall ink. This is the same type of ink the […]
There will be inflatables (including a 22-foot red, white and blue water slide) and giant yard games to allow our children to create lifelong memories of this important event, as well was food trucks, open Splash Park, civic organization booths, the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Daughters of the American Revolution Elizabeth Denton […]
Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary at the Historic Mineola Wisener Field, proudly celebrating 109 years! Fly in or drive in for a morning of family fun featuring hot coffee, pancakes with all the trimmings, sausage, drinks, sweets, and birthday cake. Children can enjoy seeing the planes up close, while guests of all ages […]
Come celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the All American 4th event. Join us on Saturday, July 4 for an unforgettable evening of free family fun, including games, food and drinks (available for purchase), and a spectacular fireworks show at 9:30 pm simulcast live on 97.5 KLAKE!
A Fourth of July celebration presented with the Center Point Historic Preservation Association. U.S. flags will be displayed throughout downtown Center Point.
Observance of the importance and impact of The Freedom Train: 1945-1947
Rockport Center for the Arts hosts the Rockport Art Festival, a two-day juried art festival held annually over Fourth of July weekend. Now in its 58th year, the festival is a longstanding community tradition, and this year it opens on Saturday, July 4, providing a meaningful opportunity to engage our community in the national commemoration […]
Thank you for your interest in having your event recognized as an official Texas America250 Event! Please complete the following form to submit your event for consideration on the official website calendar. All forms will be reviewed by the Texas America250 Commission and Advisory panel.
Event submissions are reviewed weekly, and once approved, a link to the event on the website will be shared with the contact provided.
For assistance, please email the Texas America250 commission.
Image courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife
Image courtesy Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Texas America250 Commission is an officially recognized State/Territory Partner of America250.org, a nonpartisan, nonpolitical partner of a federal agency. Together, this partnership jointly commemorates American history and culture in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.