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Saratoga Towns Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
July 2, 2026
Various Locations
Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th birthday across the Capital Region this Independence Day! From parades and fireworks to live music and family fun, communities throughout the area are marking the occasion with events spanning July 2nd through July 4th.
Here’s your guide to all the festivities happening near you.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Saratoga250 at Saratoga Pride Fest
Visit the Saratoga250 Booth at the Saratoga Pride Fest to learn about all the upcoming events that highlight our revolutionary history!
Revolutionary Road Trip: National Book Release & Saratoga Screening
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Join Emmy-nominated PBS host Darley Newman for a live screening, expert panel, book signing & reception on June 30, 2026.
Women & Children in the American Revolution
Join Anne Clothier as she explores the experiences of women and children during the fight for American Independence. Discover the lives of those on the homefront through stories from those who lived in the Saratoga area during the 1770s, as well as images, maps, documents and hands-on 18th century activities.
Saratoga Towns Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
Join Saratoga 250 on July 4th for a patriotic community gathering that honors our nation’s founding and the region’s role in American history.
Fourth of July Citizenship Ceremony & Concert
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by welcoming ten new citizens of the United States!
America’s 250th Independence Day with Saratoga 250
Join Saratoga 250 on July 4th for a patriotic community gathering that honors our nation’s founding and the region’s role in American history.
Sharing the Spirit of America – Simultaneous Reading of the Declaration of Independence
‘Sharing the Spirit of America’ is the simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence across the country on July 8th.
Community Reading of the Declaration of the Independence
Join the Old Saratoga Historical Association for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6PM, held at Town of Saratoga Town Hall.
Community Declaration Reading
Join SNHP and Saratoga250 for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence, on the date when news reached this region.
America’s Turning Point @ the Saratoga County Fair
Combine America’s Turning Point with family fun at the Saratoga County fair with our 18th century era games and live historians.
Keep America’s Turning Point Alive
Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.