# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – Mass of Thanksgiving
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Our founders in God’s grace gave to us a great experiment in democracy that has enriched the world in countless ways during the two and a half centuries of America’s existence. This legacy is centered upon our aspiration to bind ourselves to principles of freedom, justice, equality, harmony, and peace.

As Catholics and Americans, our patriotism is built upon the glory of the aspirations that have brought immigrants from every land, race, and people to form a more perfect union among us.

We have the opportunity to celebrate with joy this legacy, this challenge, this dream for our nation.

Cardinal McElroy will celebrate a Mass dedicated to the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at the Cathedral of St Matthew on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 11 a.m.

Please join us at Mass, in person or via livestream, to mark a day of Thanksgiving and Renewal for our country.

More information: adw.org/event/250
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/250th-anniversary-of-the-declaration-of-independence-mass-of-thanksgiving/200030275461444
- **Event Categories**: sports, virtual, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
- **lat**: 38.90639
- **long**: -77.04027
- **full address**: Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Mass of Thanksgiving being held?
  - **A:** 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Mass of Thanksgiving takes place on Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Mass of Thanksgiving?
  - **A:** 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Mass of Thanksgiving is organized by Catholic Archdiocese of Washington.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Mass of Thanksgiving is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence - Mass of Thanksgiving sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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