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
Tampa celebrates America's 250th birthday with historic drone show and fireworks
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Burn bans and dry conditions limit personal fireworks in parts of Tampa Bay this Fourth of July
Local group encourages people to keep beaches clean this Fourth of July
MacDill Air Force Base shaped Tampa Bay and remains at the center of America's global military mission
Events in Your Area
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Nov. 11
WHAT: A Veterans Day parade on Main Street in Sarasota.
WHERE: Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
COST: Free to attend -
July 3 - Nov. 29
WHAT: Special map exhibit highlighting America’s history and Florida’s role in the nationwide America250 celebration.
WHERE: 801 Water St., Tampa
COST: Included with museum admission -
June 16-Dec. 6
WHAT: An exhibit highlighting the Tampa Bay area's role in American history
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, 201 10th St. W., Bradenton
COST: Included in museum ticket
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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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?
America 250 events in the Tampa Bay area in June
America 250 is a celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are events happening around the Tampa Bay area in June.
Trump to headline 'Great American State Fair' after artists drop out
President Donald Trump is now slated to headline a Freedom 250 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary after several musical acts dropped out over concerns about the event's political ties.
Wave of performers cancel for Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts
Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores and Young MC have all announced they will not perform at "The Great American State Fair" on Washington's National Mall.
Mobile Museum brings interactive American history experience to New Port Richey
Visitors in New Port Richey this week can step inside a traveling museum focused on America’s founding and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
US Mint to release quarter commemorating America’s 250th birthday
U.S. Mint will release a Declaration of Independence quarter Monday for America’s 250th, featuring Jefferson and the Liberty Bell.
