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As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, North Central Florida is getting into the spirit with a wealth of events leading up to all the spectacle and splendor of America 250. Check out all of our coverage here, and keep coming back—we’ll be adding news and events right up to the Fourth of July!

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2 months ago
Inverness Honors America 250 with Event-Filled Patriotic Evening July 3

Inverness gathers to celebrate Independence Day with a Patriotic Evening of events July 3.

Crowd watching fireworks light up the night sky at Tavares July 4th event.
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Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in North Central Florida for America’s 250th

From Ocala and Belleview to Gainesville, Crystal River and beyond, communities across North Central Florida are lighting up the sky in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

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2 months ago
Circle Square Commons Commemorates America 250 with Patriotic Celebration

The Town Square at Circle Square Commons Commemorates America 250 with a Patriotic Celebration.

New lighting upgrades are coming to the pavilion at Lake Lillian Park in Belleview, aiming to improve safety and visibility for evening events like Trunk or Treat and Light Up Lake Lillian.
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2 months ago
Belleview Celebrates America’s 250 with Month of Community Events

From family activities and community gatherings to a fireworks celebration, Belleview is inviting residents to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary throughout July.

Front view of the Appleton Museum of Art, featuring a grand modern facade with tall columns and large dark-tinted glass windows. A cascading water fountain runs down the center of the entrance walkway, surrounded by neatly trimmed greenery and a circular driveway. Three decorative animal sculptures are placed in the middle of the fountain near the museum entrance, and the sky is clear and blue.
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Celebrate America 250 Through Art, Music and Culture in North Central Florida

From orchestral performances to museum exhibitions, these arts and cultural events are helping residents of North Central Florida celebrate America’s 250.

A close-up of a brown plaque mounted on a light-colored wall reads "Tuscawilla Park, Est. 1916" in gold lettering, with a decorative flourish in the middle. A blurred background shows a street, trees, and a building.
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2 months ago
Patriotic Day Takes Over Ocala for Fourth of July

Patriotic Day celebrates America 250 throughout Ocala.

American flags on the lawn in front of the Heart of the Park building in Ocala, where HCA Florida Healthcare volunteers helped with cleanup and renovation.
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2 months ago
UPDATED: Heart of the Park Brings History to Life During America 250 Celebration in Ocala

From Revolutionary War exhibits to living history demonstrations and a community time capsule, Heart of the Park is serving as a centerpiece of Marion County’s America 250 celebration this summer.

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More Than a Concert, More Than a Rodeo: Why Ocala Bull Bash Is One of Summer’s Most Anticipated Events

The Ocala Bull Bash brings rodeo excitement and a Gary Allan concert to Ocala June 20.

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2 months ago
Marion County Celebrates Ahead of America 250 with Formal Gala in Ocala

Celebrate the United States’ semiquincentenniel milestone in Ocala with a gala and Liberty Night.

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3 months ago
Ocala Bull Bash Returning to Southeastern Livestock Pavilion with Gary Allan Concert

Ocala’s Bull Bash & Country Music Festival returns June 20 with professional bull riding, live country music and a performance by Gary Allan.