# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Harvard Celebrates America 250!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Harvard Celebrates America 250!
? July 4, 2026 | ⏰ 9:30–4 | ? Lion’s Park

? Family Fun • ? Music • ?? Concessions • ✨ Community

Join us for a community-wide celebration honoring 250 years of America—right here in Harvard! A neighborhood parade leads us into a big meet up in Lions Park! Free admission, family-friendly activities, tasty concessions, a beer tent, and a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere await. The event takes place during the day, so you’ll still have time to enjoy your favorite fireworks displays around the area that night!

9:30am Parade Kicks off from Trinity Lutheran Church to Lions Park -- come watch along the route! Festivities begin in Lions Park following the parade!

Highlights include:
✨ Featured Vendor: Soda Bliss Dirty Soda Bar
✨ Family games hosted by the Greater Harvard Area Historical Society
✨ Face painting with our friends at Bopp’s Bar & Grill
✨ National Anthem performance by Harvard Octave
✨ Special community reading of the Declaration of Independence, featuring local voices honoring our nation’s founding ideals
✨ Popsicles sponsored by the Harvard Chamber of Commerce and Industry
✨ The Harvard Aquatic Center will offer discounted daily admission ($2.50) on July 4. Veterans with a valid ID swim free on 7/4.

Wear your red, white, and blue, bring your family and friends, and let’s celebrate together!

If you'd like to sponsor, volunteer, or be involved in other creative ways, please email Community Engagement Director, Jo Atkinson: atkinson@cityofharvard.org.

To join the parade, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnX3goKeObMewAE2Nd3DmyPuIJ0-WI4oaVtxVCPGj4p6zkOQ/viewform
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harvard/harvard-celebrates-america-250/200029687948156
- **Event Categories**: fireworks, parades, meetups, fourth-of-july
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 254

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Harvard
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lions Park, Harvard, IL
- **lat**: 42.42415
- **long**: -88.60154
- **full address**: Lions Park, Harvard, IL, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Harvard Celebrates America 250! being held?
  - **A:** Harvard Celebrates America 250! takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Lions Park, Harvard, IL, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Harvard Celebrates America 250!?
  - **A:** Harvard Celebrates America 250! is organized by Harvard Parks and Recreation Department.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Harvard Celebrates America 250! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harvard, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 250+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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