Summit Honors America's 250th Anniversary With Boston Tea Party

SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit celebrated the 250th anniversary of America in 2026 with a "Colonial Boston Tea Party."

On Friday, residents and their families enjoyed a free afternoon of themed fun at the Summit Community Center.

The site hosted two blocks of events, including a senior tea party and a kids' tea party.

Participants also enjoyed a theatre-style story reading, a tea party luncheon, tea bag crafts, and a popsicle-stick-boat building contest.

Many of the ideas for activities were created by Summit's 4th Grade students. Kids from Washington Elementary wrote the short stories and performed them for the crowd.

Additional information on the ways that the City plans to honor America's birthday can be found by visiting the 250th anniversary celebration website.

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