Subject
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Proclamation Declaring July 4, 2026 as the 250th Anniversary of America
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Department
City Manager's Office (CMO)
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council read, approve, and present the proclamation to Debra Liverpool and Nancy Pickard from Peerless Rockville.
Discussion
July 1, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America (USA). Debra Liverpool, President of Peerless Rockville, and Nancy Pickard, Executive Director, will accept the proclamation. The celebration of the 250th anniversary of the USA is a major milestone and an opportunity to honor the resilience and contributions of all peoples who have built and enriched the nation while reaffirming our shared hope for a future rooted in justice, belonging, and civic responsibility - where every resident can thrive and participate fully in the community. The nation’s 250th anniversary is also an opportunity for the City of Rockville to honor the full, complex nature of our nation’s history and to affirm its ongoing commitment to building a strong future for all who call this community home.
Today's proclamation is the City's kick-off of a year-long celebration of our nation's 250th Anniversary. Throughout 2026, the City will incorporate the 250th Anniversary into City events, including a Town Center flag display, upgrades to Hometown Holidays and Fourth of July events, and event decor and giveaways. America 250 will be incorporated into remarks made by the Mayor and Councilmembers at events. Rockville has created a logo to commemorate America 250 and will create a website that will provide all the details.
Additionally, the City is engaged with Peerless Rockville. They are developing programming for America 250, and we will continue to work with them as they develop the details. The City of Rockville looks forward to celebrating this important milestone for our nation
with the Rockville community.
Mayor and Council History
This is the first time that the Mayor and Council have issued a proclamation on this topic.