Celebrating 250

This July 4th marks the semiquincentennial of our American Independence, and there is no better way to celebrate than in our communities. From our beautiful state and national parks to parades and exhibits right in our district, there are countless opportunities to celebrate the patriots and traditions that shaped our country. Check out the list of events happening throughout North Carolina’s Sixth District, across the state, and in our Nation’s capital! 

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Davie County

• Independence Celebration
• Mocksville Bicentennial Time Capsule Opening
• Davie County Community Events

Davidson County

• Davidson County Firework Frenzy Firework Show

Rowan County

• Rowan County Community Events 
• Visit Rowan County Events

Cabarrus County

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• Explore Cabarrus: How to Spend 4th of July Weekend
• Historic Cabarrus Association Community Events

Forsyth County

• Visit Winston Salem Events
• The Battle of Shallow Ford: An Exhibition of Words and Watercolors

Guilford County

• Guilford County Community Events
• America250 National Pickleball Challenge FREE 101 Class

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State Capital Events

• NC America 250
• Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest 

North Carolina Parks

• America 250: The Bald Eagle
• America 250: Witness Trees
• America 250: Old Fashioned Games
• Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Celebration 
• Revolutionary Games for America's 250th
• Paddle Through History: Sampson County Waterways 

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Nation’s Capital 

• Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks
• America is Back: A Kick-off Celebration for the Great American State Fair
• Great American State Fair
• Rodeo 250
• DC Eat250
• Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C

Additionally, all National Parks will offer free admission July 3-5 as part of the celebration. We hope you and your loved ones go out and take part in these festivities as we commemorate America’s 250th Anniversary!