America250 today announced the expansion of America’s Block Party to seven host locations, more than 1,200 grassroots celebrations, a nationwide livestream experience, and iHeartRadio programming, creating new ways for Americans across the country to take part in the nation’s 250th anniversary over July 3–4.
From major host events in cities across the country to neighborhood block parties, the America’s Block Party Mobile App, iHeartRadio audio stream, and a livestream on America250.org, America’s Block Party is designed to connect Americans wherever they are — at live events, in their own communities, or watching from home.
The celebration will also help introduce Giving 4th, the historic initiative aiming to permanently transform Independence Day into a new national tradition of generosity and shared community impact. Designed to be a lasting legacy of America’s Semiquincentennial for generations to come, the initiative calls on all Americans to add something new to their July 4th celebrations: giving back to the causes and communities they care about.
America250 is the only national, nonpartisan organization charged by Congress to help lead the celebration and commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Its mission is to engage all 350 million Americans through national programming, major events, partnerships and public participation opportunities.
“America’s 250th belongs to every American, and America’s Block Party is designed to make this moment feel shared. We invite every American to attend an event — whether you are in a major city, at a local gathering, listening through the iHeartRadio, or watching the livestream from home,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “This is how we turn July 4 into more than a single event. We are creating a nationwide celebration that invites every American to participate, reflect, celebrate, and give back.”
