Celebrate America's 250th Birthday

On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate a huge anniversary: it's 250th birthday. This historic milestone is an opportunity to celebrate our nation's past, and look ahead toward the future, especially here in Montgomery County. Check out all the ways to celebrate the birth of our nation around the region.

Philadelphia & Regional Events

2026 is a huge year for events in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Start planning your trip to cheer on your favorite athletes at local venues.

City of Champions

2026 is already packed with numerous popular sporting events coming to the Philadelphia area.

FIFA World Cup
All-Star Game
March Madness
PGA Championship

FIFA World Cup

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Philadelphia Soccer FIFA Six FIFA World Cup soccer matches will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, including group 16 matches on July 4!

All-Star Game

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Monty cheering at the Phillies Game Baseball's annual All-Star Game hits Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia! Celebrate the greatest players of America's pastime in the city where it all began.

March Madness

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March-Madness-at-Wells-Fargo-Center-3-25-22-photo-by-J-Ryan-for-the-PHLCVB Get your brackets ready! The NCAA's March Madness men's basketball tournament comes to Wells Fargo Center for the first two tournament rounds.

PGA Championship

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Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square will host the 108th PGA Championship in May of 2026. This can't-miss event features some of the best professional golfers in the world.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

In addition to the country's 250th birthday, 2026 will mark Valley Forge's 50th anniversary as a national park. Then the period from December 2027 to June 2028 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Valley Forge Encampment itself. As these commemorations draw near, there will be plenty of public programming to celebrate these milestones.

Stay Tuned

Watch this space as there will be plenty more events announced as we get closer to 2026. You can also find more information at montgomerycountypa.gov.

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