America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
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Events in Your Area
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USS Midway Museum Legacy Week - May 22 - 25, 2026
Legacy Week includes patriotic performances and exhibits honoring the nation's heroes, along with the 40th anniversary of Top Gun. -
Anchored in Freedom: An Independence Day Celebration - July 3, 2026
Liberty Station is playing host to a community-wide Independence Day celebration recognizing America's 250th birthday as well as Liberty Station's deep naval roots. -
Oceanside Fireworks Show - July 3, 2026
The City of Oceanside is set to have a fireworks and drone display on July 3, 2026 at 9 p.m. -
Coronado 77th Annual Independence Day celebration - July 4, 2026
Coronado's annual Independence Day celebration features a full day of events, including pre-parade entertainment, the Independence Day Parade, and many other fun-filled activities for the whole family. -
Big Bay Boom - July 4, 2026
The Big Bay Boom is displayed from four barges on the San Diego Bay at 9:15 p.m.
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Veterans moved to tears by 11,000 letters during Honor Flight mail call
Nearly 100 veterans received 11,000 letters during an emotional mail call on their Honor Flight San Diego trip to Washington, D.C.
Get an inside look at a Marine recruit's 13-week journey in San Diego
Get an exclusive look inside the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, where civilians endure a 13-week boot camp to become U.S. Marines.
98-year-old Navy veteran of three wars selected Honor Flight
Bill Martin, a 98-year-old Navy veteran who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, is taking an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Honor Flight San Diego to surprise local veterans with 11,000 letters
Nearly 100 veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and/or the Vietnam War are heading to Washington, D.C., this weekend to visit the memorials honoring their service.
New 250th anniversary exhibit will spotlight the Declaration of Independence
Historic Declaration of Independence-related documents that have long been buried in the National Archives will soon be available for all to see, reminding us of our roots as a nation 250 years on.
