Maricopa County marks America's semiquincentennial
Maricopa County, Ariz., is joining communities across the nation in celebrating America’s semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding.
The county has launched an America250 landing page to highlight the ways it’s showing patriotism this year. Residents can visit Maricopa.Gov/America250 to learn more.
Maricopa County says it is proud to join communities nationwide in celebrating America’s semiquincentennial.
The milestone calls for both reflection and celebration as the county honors the nation’s history and looks toward its bright future. As the fourth-largest county in the United States, Maricopa County says it is committed to fostering patriotism, strengthening community and inspiring pride ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
The county says it is providing information on how it is commemorating America250, along with links to events and celebrations taking place in cities and towns across the county. It says it looks forward to celebrating with residents.
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