Philadelphia — known as America’s birthplace — is preparing to take center stage in 2026 as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. The city that witnessed the signing of the Declaration of Independence by Franklin, Jefferson, and other Founding Fathers will host a year-long series of events that blend history, art, sports, and culture. With celebrations beginning as early as 2025, Philadelphia is set to honour the nation’s past while inspiring a vision for its future.

Philadelphia’s journey to the semi quincentennial begins in 2025 with Calder Gardens, which opened in September along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This new cultural landmark celebrates the legacy of Alexander Calder, the innovative sculptor who invented the mobile. That same fall, Homecoming 250 will commemora

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