America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Washington readies for Freedom 250 Indycar Grand Prix this weekend
State Department announces Trump passports will be available throughout the US
President Trump speaks on National Mall on July 4
The gift of staying home: How a fallen soldier's family found stability after tragedy
‘250: Celebrating America’ highlights stories of service, community and hope
Trump celebrates July 4 at Mount Rushmore amid divided public opinion
Times Square Ball will drop July 3 in historic celebration
Deep partisan divide over America's 250th birthday
How Rock and Roll helped shape America's first 250 years
America 250 v. Freedom 250: What's the difference?
CElebrating America 250 with unique travel experiences
America 250 time capsule to be buried in Philadelphia on July 4th
Events in Your Area
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July 4, 2026
2026 Lafayette Stars & Stripes at Parc International in Downtown Lafayette -
July 4, 2026
Broussard Independence Day Festival at St. Julien Park -
July 4, 2026
Red, White, and Boom at the Opelousas Yambilee Ag Arena -
July 4, 2026
Fourth of July Fireworks Show at the Eunice Recreation Complex -
July 4, 2026
Fireworks on the River in Krotz Springs at Nall Park -
July 4, 2026
Leonville Fireworks Show at the Leonville Boat Launch
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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America 250: How the UAW and other labor unions helped shape the nation
The weekend. The 40-hour work week. Better wages. Much of what American workers take for granted today traces back to the labor movement — and Detroit was at the center of it all. 🇺🇸
What Tampa Bay looked like in 1776, when Florida was a British loyalist frontier
While the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, Tampa Bay was a remote wilderness loyal to the British Crown. So what did this region really look like in 1776?
Pontiac Transportation Museum celebrates city's role in shaping American history
The Pontiac Transportation Museum is celebrating 100 years of the Pontiac brand. Here's a look inside the history that helped move America.
Henry Ford's assembly line changed the world, and it's still thriving today
Henry Ford's assembly line didn't just change how cars were built — it changed the world. From the Model T to an F-150 every 53 seconds, the innovation lives on.
Traveling with Denella: America 250 to air on KATC June
"Traveling with Denella: America 250," an Independence Day special, will be airing on KATC June 13 at 11:30 a.m. It highlights Lafayette and Greater Acadiana's role in the American Revolution
Trump suggests UFC structure on White House lawn could stay up permanently
Could a UFC arena become a permanent fixture on the White House lawn? President Trump thinks so. What do you think — should it stay or go?
