Users can find, join July 4 celebrations nationwide.
On May 8, America250 announced the launch of the official “America’s Block Party” mobile app, a new digital platform that makes it easy for Americans to find, join and host celebrations, explore events near them, and tune into livestreamed moments across the country leading up to and throughout the July 4 holiday weekend. The app is now available for download on iOS and Android devices.
Built as a central hub for America’s 250th, the app invites all 350 million Americans to take part in the semiquincentennial by attending local events, hosting their own gatherings, tuning into livestreamed celebrations across the country or supporting causes through Giving 4th, a nationwide initiative to make this July 4 the largest single day of charitable giving in U.S. history.
Rooted in the longstanding American tradition of neighborhood gatherings, America’s Block Party will transform July 4 into the largest synchronized celebration in U.S. history. The app serves as the official guide to this moment, helping Americans discover how their communities, cities and states are coming together from sea to shining sea.
Through an interactive, map-based experience, users can explore block parties and celebrations happening across the country, search by location and find events that match how they want to celebrate. From backyard cookouts and local festivals to large-scale cultural events, every gathering plays a role in bringing the nation’s 250th anniversary to life.
For those looking to take a more active role, the app also provides tools and resources to host an official America’s Block Party event, empowering individuals, families and communities to create their own events and traditions and contribute to a collective national moment.
In addition to in-person experiences, the app enables Americans to join the celebration virtually. Users can tune into livestreamed events from across the country during the July 3-4 celebration window, creating a shared real-time experience that transcends geography.
Whether at home, traveling or attending local gatherings, Americans can engage with celebrations nationwide and be part of the moment as it unfolds across the country. Following the holiday weekend, select content will remain available in the app, allowing users to revisit and experience highlights from celebrations across the country.
By National Executive Committee resolution, American Legion departments and posts are encouraged to connect with their state and local America250 commissions. An online directory is available to contact these commissions at america250.org/our-partners/state-and-territory-commissions. Share your stories of involvement on Legiontown, and send details of your post or department events to magazine@legion.org.
- USA250