President Donald Trump will personally host the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair after several artists pulled out of the concert series. The Commodores, Martina McBride, Morris. Events across the country are scheduled to observe America's legacy in the coming weeks. From block parties to battle reenactments, the roster of events spotlights the nation's industries, history. Join with neighbors and friends from every state in the Union in giving thanks and praise to God for 250 years of His Providence for the United States, in praying that God Bless and Protect America for the next 250 years, and in solemnly rededicating our country as One Nation under God. On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It establishes a single, inspiring destination where Americans can come together to reflect on our past, celebrate our present, and build toward the next 250 years of freedom and opportunity. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, DC is an inaugural NTT INDYCAR SERIES street race scheduled for August 23, 2026, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the most important milestone in our country’s history—250 years of American Independence. Freedom 250, the organization responsible for the fair and concert series, is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit that works with the White House and various Trump administration agencies to plan events. The Department of the Interior, in coordination with the Freedom 250 commission and the White House, has begun highlighting and restoring historic sites, and paying tribute to figures that have defined American Greatness and contributed to our national heritage. Founding father Benjamin Franklin, often called the first diplomat, communicated with sympathizers in Britain and sought military assistance from France and Spain. The colonists’ quest for freedom became a global cause. Follow the stories of America’s road to independence and 250 years of history.