Participate in local America250 commemoration activities and events

May 12, 2026

As the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation approaches and events across the U.S. are being planned to commemorate this historic milestone, Sarasotans are invited to join the celebration!

Graphic Sarasota America250

Visit the City of Sarasota's dedicated webpage www.Sarasotafl.gov/America250 to learn about the many ways you, your family and neighbors can get involved:

  • Share your America250 event. Organizing a community event? Submit the details on the webpage to be considered for publication.

  • Find America250 events.

  • Share your story. Have a special memory from the Bicentennial (1976)? A family recipe used when celebrating national holidays? A Sarasota place that holds historical meaning for you? A tradition that has been passed down for American celebrations? A story about someone in your family who lived through a key moment in U.S. history? We want to hear about it!
  • Explore America250 resources

It’s going to be a historic summer. We look forward to Sarasota helping to mark America’s Semiquincentennial!

 

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