These ideas are focused on understanding and affirming your community’s cultural identity.
Basic
- Encourage “250 of Something”:
Create public art or community challenges using the theme of 250 (e.g. 250 flowers planted, 250 thank you notes written). - Light Up City Hall or City Building:
Select and plan to light up a building on July 4, 2026.
Intermediate
- Host a Contest:
Encourage creative submissions (e.g. essays, art, photography) focused on local history, the meaning of 250 years, or your community’s vision for the future. - Sponsor a Billboard:
Celebrate your community’s America 250 story with a public billboard.
Advanced
- Banner Creation:
Design banners showcasing your community’s local history or the history of the United States. Consider partnering with schools, civic groups, or local artists. - Sell Merchandise:
Offer commemorative America 250 items to build excitement and raise funds for local events. - Fireworks or Parade:
Organize traditional celebrations like a parade or fireworks that bring the community together. - Local Heroes Competition:
Recognize individuals who embody the spirit of service or your community. Consider a local version of the Champions initiative being organized by LocalGov 250. - America’s Potluck:
Utah introduced the potluck for its state celebration of A250. Consider hosting your own community potluck where residents bring dishes that represent their family traditions, cultures or local history.