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LIST: Fourth of July fireworks, parades, celebrations across Greater Houston
Read full article: LIST: Fourth of July fireworks, parades, celebrations across Greater HoustonGreater Houston is preparing for an especially festive Fourth of July in 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday with a variety of events across the region.
Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearing
Read full article: Potential conflicts over celebrating America's 250th anniversary spill out in congressional hearingCongressional Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of trying to hijack plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and using the nonprofit National Park Foundation to solicit money from private donors for some of the president’s pet projects.
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
Read full article: Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthdayThe New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City will sparkle in red, white, and blue to kick off celebrations for the U.S.'s 250th birthday in 2026.
America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There's a commemorative ornament for it
Read full article: America will celebrate its 250th birthday next year. There's a commemorative ornament for itThe nonprofit organization planning celebrations for America's 250th birthday in 2026 has unveiled a special commemorative ornament featuring the Declaration of Independence.
Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cuts
Read full article: Plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary were underway. Then came the federal funding cutsLeaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.