America 250: 5 major events celebrating the nation’s semiquincentennial
2. Great American State Fair
The Great American State Fair will take place on the National Mall from June 25 through July 10. The fair will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays and from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays.
The event will have extended hours on July 4, opening at 10 a.m. and remaining open until midnight.
“The celebration will unite and showcase all 56 U.S. states and territories in a single World’s Fair-scale event," the event website reads. "This is an opportunity for visitors from across America to experience an unforgettable celebration of the people and traditions that define our nation.”
Attractions at the Great American State Fair will include live music and carnival rides. There will also be dozens of "hands-on partner activations," where visitors can "taste, touch and experience what makes each state and territory unique.”
Each day of the Great American State Fair will have its own theme.
On Military and Veterans Appreciation Day held on June 28, visitors will experience a “powerful tribute to the courage, service and sacrifice made by our active duty service members, veterans and the families who stand beside them.”
The theme for July 1 is “Faith, Values, & Inspiration,” which will focus on “the beliefs, traditions and stories that fuel the American spirit.”
The Independence Day celebration on July 4 will include “a breathtaking display of patriotism, live performances, and a monumental fireworks show over the nation’s capital.”
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
