# U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260803-us-250th-anniversary-celebrations
> Updated: 2026-08-03T17:03:39.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In July and August 2026, communities along the U.S. East Coast marked the nation’s 250th birthday with public events. Port Royal hosted fireworks, while Ocean City, New Jersey organized a free weekly drone light show on its boardwalk. The "America 250: Lights Over Ocean City Drone Show" featured hundreds of drones creating 15‑minute nighttime displays that honored American symbols and local icons such as pizza. The shows ran each evening around 9 PM through August 24 and were funded by a $25,000 grant from the Cape May County Board of Commissioners, supplemented by support from boardwalk merchants and city funds.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Ocean City, New Jersey Free Drone Light Show Celebrates U.S. 250th Anniversary

Ocean City, NJ hosts a free weekly drone light show on the boardwalk, featuring hundreds of drones celebrating the U.S. 250th anniversary, funded by a $25,000 county grant and local support, running through Aug

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ocean-city-new-jersey-free-drone-light-show-celebrates-us-250th-anniversary

### 2026-07-08: US 250th Birthday Celebrations Spark Fireworks in Port Royal and Drone Show in Ocean City

US 250th birthday is celebrated with a fireworks show in Port Royal, SC, and a weekly drone light display in Ocean City, NJ, featuring patriotic visuals and live band accompaniment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-250th-birthday-celebrations-spark-fireworks-in-port-royal-and-drone-show-in-ocean-city

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