Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump has announced sweeping plans to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday with what he called the “greatest birthday party in American history.” The year-long festivities, dubbed the Great American State Fair, will kick off in Iowa and travel to state fairs nationwide, culminating with a massive celebration on the National Mall in July 2026.Key highlights include:The Great American State Fair, bringing America 250-themed exhibits to state and county fairs across the country.The Patriot Games, a televised national athletic competition for high school students, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.A new National Garden of American Heroes, featuring statues of 250 prominent Americans, funded through the “One Big Beautiful Bill.”Patriotic decorations on every federal building in 2026 and special “America Innovate” expositions showcasing American achievements.President Trump emphasized that these events deliver on his campaign promises to mark the nation’s founding in 1776 with a historic celebration. He also called on faith communities to pray for the nation as Americans prepare to mark this milestone.The America 250 Commission and the White House Task Force are collaborating with federal agencies and private partners to orchestrate the events.For more details, visit whitehouse.gov/america250.
