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Lafayette to celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day Thursday, July 2nd

June 30, 2026 By Publisher Leave a Comment

By Lafayette Library and Learning Center

On Thursday, July 2, join us at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center for a fun community celebration to mark the 250th Anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence! Proudly presented by the City of Lafayette, in partnership with the Lafayette Historical Society, the Acalanes Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter, and All Ages Recreation Downtown (AARD), with special thanks to Front Porch Music. Everyone is welcome!

From 4pm 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 as well as Janel and the Magdalena Sage Band
  • Learn about the Marquis de Lafayette
  • Complete the Passport Activities to receive a free USA flag!
  • Hot dogs and nachos available for purchase

Starting at 6pm in the Don Tatzin Community Hall

  • National Anthem performed by Janel Wagne
  • Comments by Mayor Carl Anduri
  • Mary McCosker will share the story of how our town 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 and Don Tatzin Community Hall are located at 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd., in downtown Lafayette.

Details at www.lovelafayette.org/250th.

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