Event Details
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
On Thursday, July 2, the City of Lafayette is hosting a fun community celebration to mark the 250th Anniversary of America's Declaration of Independence at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center!
From 4 to 6pm outside the library
- Carnival games
- Craft activities - hosted by AARD
- Sign a giant copy of the Declaration of Independence and take a selfie with a founding father - hosted by the Acalanes DAR Chapter
- Live music in the amphitheater by The Au Contraires plus Janel & the Magdalena Sage Band
- Learn about the Marquis de Lafayette's role in the American Revolutionary War
- Complete the Passport Activities to receive a free USA flag!
- Hot dogs and nachos available for purchase from Lil's Big Dogs
Starting at 6pm in the Don Tatzin Community Hall
- National Anthem performed by Janel Wagner
- Comments by Mayor Carl Anduri
- Mary McCosker will share the story of how our City got its name
- Screening of Lafayette: The Lost Hero, a one-hour documentary on the Marquis's extraordinary life and contributions to American independence.
The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is located at 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, in downtown Lafayette. Everyone is welcome!
Proudly presented by the City of Lafayette, in partnership with the Lafayette Historical Society, the Acalanes Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter, and All Ages Recreation Downtown (AARD), with special thanks to Front Porch Music.