{"id":291690,"date":"2026-06-01T12:57:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/291690\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:57:08","slug":"america250-events-calendar-hometownnewstc-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/291690\/","title":{"rendered":"America250 events | Calendar | hometownnewstc.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

To add an event to this ongoing calendar, send your information to newstc@hometownnewsmediagroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n

By Jeff Alexander<\/p>\n

HTN Correspondent<\/p>\n

SATURDAY, JUNE 6<\/p>\n

PICNIC IN THE PARK \u2013 Martin GOP Republican Party of Martin County will host the 5th Annual Picnic in the Park, celebrating the Semiquincentennial, at Indian Riverside Park, 1707 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach on Saturday, June 6 from noon to 3 p.m. Expected to attend are congressment Byron Donalds and Brian Mast; Paul Renner, former Speaker of the House; and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. Cost: $20, adults; $5, children under 12. Go to martingop-pip.com<\/a><\/p>\n

SATURDAYS, JUNE 6 & 20<\/p>\n

DAR\u2019S AMERICA 250 IN STUART \u2013 The Halpatiokee chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution are seeking those who may be descendants of the Revolutionary War. A DAR volunteer will be at the Blake Library Genealogy Room, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, to assist with research on Saturdays, June 6 & 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. Info: halpatiokeeinfo@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY, JUNE 27<\/p>\n

\u201cAMERICA TOGETHER\u201d IN VERO BEACH \u2013 Space Coast Symphony Wind Orchestra will perform \u201cAmerica Together\u201d at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center, 1707 16th St., Vero Beach on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. Admission: Free (reserve ticket online). Call 855-252-7276; or go to www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cSEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CELEBRATION\u201d IN STUART \u2013 A \u201cSemiquincentennial Celebration\u201d concert will be given by the Stuart Community Band at Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road, Stuart on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. Admission: Free with a ticket. Call 772-288-5702.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY, JULY 3<\/p>\n

TIME CAPSULE CEREMONY IN VERO BEACH \u2013 City of Vero Beach will have a Time Capsule Ceremony at The Heritage Center & Indian River Museum, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach on Friday, July 3 from 10 to 11 a.m. Capsules will be unearthed in 2076. Info: www.covby.org<\/a>. Go to www.veroheritage.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

COLONIAL COSTUME BALL AT VERO HERITAGE \u2013 A 1776 Colonial Costume Ball will be at The Heritage Center, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach on Friday, July 3 at 6 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume as their favorite \u201cfounding father\u201d or \u201ccolonial dame.\u201d Tickets: $25. Go to veroheritage.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY, JULY 4<\/p>\n

FREEDOMFEST 5K WALK & RUN IN PSL \u2013 A Freedomfest 5K Walk & Run will be at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, July 4 at 7 a.m. Registration fee through June 20, $40; June 21-July 3, $45; Race Day, $60. Register: www.cityofpsl.com\/Event-Pages\/Special-Events\/Freedomfest<\/a><\/p>\n

FREEDOM FESTIVAL IN SEBASTIAN \u2013 The 2026 Sebastian River Freedom Festival by Sebastian Lions Club and Sebastian Masonic Lodge #232 will start on Saturday, July 4 at 8:30 a.m., with a parade near the Community Center at Davis Street and Central Avenue. Festival opens at Riverview Park, 600 U.S. 1, Sebastian at 10 a.m. Planned are beer sales; hula hoop contest from 10 to 11 a.m.; Johnny and the Blaze concert from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; watermelon contest from 2 to 3 p.m.; balloon toos contest from 3 to 3:30 p.m.; karaoke contest from 3 to 5 p.m.; Chemistry band to play at 5:30 p.m.; and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Info: www.cityofsebastian.org\/441\/Freedom-Festival-Information-July-4th<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PATRIOTS\u2019 MARKER DEDICATION IN STUART \u2013 The Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution will dedicate a bronze Patriots\u2019 marker at the Memorial Park Gazebo, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Admission: Free. Info: halpatiokeeinfo@yahoo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

VERO BEACH JULY 4TH EVENT \u2013 The City of Vero Beach will host a July 4th Event. A Pioneers to Paradise Parade begins at 10 a.m. on 14th Avenue. Entry fee: $25. An Antique Car Display by the Indian River Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America will be at the Old Vero Train Station, 2336 14th Ave., Vero Beach from 10 a.m. to noon. Birthday Cake & Art Display at noon. The event continues at Riverside Park, 3200 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach at 4 p.m. includes food trucks, children\u2019s bounce houses, contests & prizes. A veterans ceremony \u201cRespect to Colors\u201d is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Riptide will perform at 6 p.m. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m. Go to www.covb.org\/207\/July-4th-Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PATRIOTIC BOAT PARADE IN FORT PIERCE — The 16th Annual 4th of July Patriotic Boat Parade & Blessing of the Fleet hosted by Fort Pierce Yacht Club will start on Saturday, July 4 with a Blessing in the Turning Basin behind the Fort Pierce Yacht Club. Lead boat at 10:30 a.m., with the parade to start at 11 a.m. Parade begins in the Turning Basin, heads east and turns around at Jetty Park to head west. The Blessing of the Fleet will take place on the return\/westward run. Admission is free to participate and to watch. To enter a boat (decorated in red, white & blue), email July4@fpyc.net<\/a>. Info: www.fortpierceyachtclub.com\/july4boatparade<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cALL-AMERICAN APPLE PIE EVENT\u201d IN FORT PIERCE \u2013 Harmony Live Music will host an \u201cAll-American Apple Pie Event\u201d at Priscilla\u2019s Oasis On Orange, 223 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce on Saturday, July 4 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Included will be a bake-off, pie-eating contest with pies available for sale. A Sparklers Circle will be at 8 p.m. Details: livemusicstuart@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

FREEDOMFEST IN PSL \u2013 Port St. Lucie Sports Club will host Freedomfest at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. Included will be a live performance by Max Weinberg, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee\/drummer for Bruce Springsteen; educational activity area; kids\u2019 zone; Ticketed VIP Experience (details TBA); Zambelli Fireworks and Luna Lites Drone Show at 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 772-344-4139.<\/p>\n

FREEDOMFEST VIP IN PSL \u2013 Tickets are available for the Freedomfest VIP event at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. Included is a shaded cooling lounge; choices of chicken, pork, burgers and more, sponsored by Cheney Brothers; private cash bar; Family\u2011friendly activities; priority parking; two complimentary alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages; private restroom; premium viewing of concerts, drone show and fireworks. Admission: $75 for adults and $35 for children ages 3\u201312; children under 3 are free. Call 772-807-4488, option 2<\/p>\n

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN INDIANTOWN \u2013 An Independence Day Celebration to mark the Semiquincentennial will be at Timers Power Park, 21479 SW Citrus Blvd., Indiantown on Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. Featured will be music, vendors, food trucks, kids zone and fireworks at 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Go to www.indiantownchamber.com<\/a>; or call 772-597-2184.<\/p>\n

\u201cSTARS OVER ST. LUCIE\u201d \u2013 Main Street Fort Pierce & City of Fort Pierce will host \u201cStars Over St. Lucie\u201d at Marina Square, Fort Pierce on Saturday, July 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. Fort Pierce Utilities Authority will fly a large American Flag. A fireworks show will be at 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Go to mainstreetfortpierce.org\/local-events-calendar\/stars-over-st-lucie-2026-fireworks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY, JULY 4<\/p>\n

4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION IN TRADITION — A 4th of July Celebration in Tradition Square, Southwest Meeting Street, Port St. Lucie will be on Saturday, July 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. Featured will be live music with The Shakers and The Boss Project; food; and fireworks. Admission: Free. Info: traditionfl.com\/events\/traditions-4th-of-july-celebration-3<\/a><\/p>\n

TUESDAY, JULY 7<\/p>\n

BBQ COOKOUT \u2013 A BBQ Cookout, in honor of the Semiquincentennial, will be at Renaissance Charter School at Tradition and Tradition Preparatory High School, 10900 and 10970 SW Tradition Parkway, Port St. Lucie on Tuesday, July 7, from 2 to 7 p.m. Featured will be a BBQ; games; informational sessions; bounce houses; living history experiences; and a celebration marking the 250th birthday of the United States. Admission: Free. Info: 772-236-7034.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"To add an event to this ongoing calendar, send your information to newstc@hometownnewsmediagroup.com By Jeff Alexander HTN Correspondent…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":291691,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[6504,326,171,173,172],"class_list":["post-291690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-port-st-lucie","tag-calendar","tag-martin","tag-port-st-lucie","tag-port-st-lucie-headlines","tag-port-st-lucie-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291690"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291690\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/291691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=291690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=291690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}