Celebrate America's 250th
Right Here on the Emerald Coast
On July 4, 2026, our nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Okaloosa County is answering the call with America 250 local events every month leading up to this historic milestone.
America 250 Events. Every Month. All Local.
From historical commemorations at our local landmarks to community gatherings, educational programs, and patriotic celebrations — if it's happening here for America 250, you'll find it here.
The Okaloosa County America 250 Commission was founded by resolution of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 20, 2026, to support efforts to provide meaningful activities to the citizens and visitors of Okaloosa County throughout the 2026 calendar year to celebrate the founding of the United States of America, designated as the “America 250 Celebration Year.”
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Hosting an America 250 Event?
Organizations, businesses, and community groups across Okaloosa County are invited to submit their America 250 events for inclusion in our community calendar.
Additionally, if you are creating a Facebook event, add @OkaloosaCountyAmerica250 as a co-host to have it appear on our page too!
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About America 250
America250 is the official U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating our nation's 250th anniversary. Learn more at america250.org.
The Commission is made up of 18 members that include: President of the Sons of the American Revolution (Chairman), Regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter, representative of the West Florida Daughters of the American Revolution, Director of the Tourist Development Department, Representative of the Okaloosa County School District, representative of the Florida State Historical Commission, one representative of each chamber of commerce, one mayor as designated by the League of Cities, one general from the U.S. military, representative of the Krewe of Billy Bowlegs, President of the NAACP, District Commissioner of the Choctawhatchee District of the Gulf Coast Council of Scouting America and five members appointed, by County Commissioners (one each). The Commission will operate through Jan. 31, 2027.