Irish America is playing a vital role as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
These events highlight the enduring bonds between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the United States, rooted in history and heritage. From major international celebrations in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., to locally supported programs in Northern Ireland, IrishAmerica250 offers many opportunities to reflect on and celebrate this historic milestone.
Upcoming IrishAmerica250 Events
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Upcoming Community Events
June 11, 2026 | Mount Vernon, Virginia
Major celebration expected to host Ambassadors of international partners.
July 2, 2026 | Philadelphia
Full sitting of Congress planned in Independence Hall.
July 4, 2026 | Washington, DC / Philadelphia / Boston / New York / Charleston
Anchor city events marking America’s 250th anniversary with nationwide celebrations.
Past Events
March 18, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Northern Ireland 250th Anniversary Event with Deputy First Minister Emma Pengelly
March 18, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
British Ambassador’s Saint Patrick’s Day Breakfast
March 17, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
White House Shamrock Bowl Reception
March 17, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Northern Ireland Bureau Breakfast, Union Station
March 17, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement meets with Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hillary Benn
March 16, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
American Ireland Fund Gala
March 16, 2026 | Georgetown University
The Washington Forum on Northern Ireland
March 15, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Irish Embassy Reception
March 14, 2026 | Villanova University, PA
Address on Irish America 250 by Taoiseach Micheál Martin
Hosted by Villanova University’s Center for Irish Studies
March 14, 2026 | Philadelphia, PA
Remarks by the Taoiseach to the Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick
March 7, 2026 | Atlanta, GA
Hibernian Society of Atlanta Event
February 28, 2026 | Decatur, GA
Scots-Irish Music Celebration
February 26 – March 1, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
Solas Nua Capital Irish Film Festival
solasnua.org
February 26, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Chicago Irish Film Festival
chicagoirishfilmfestival.com
February 21, 2026 | Cleveland, OH
President’s Day Celebration at Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Public Square
Presentation of the 23 Presidents of Irish heritage by the Cleveland Irish community
For more information, email memadigan@gmail.com.
February 16, 2026 | Nationwide
Presidents Day Tributes
Wreath laying for Andrew Jackson, Ulysses S. Grant, Theodore Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy.
Tribute to Hercules Mulligan (Trinity Church, New York, NY).
Wreath at JFK’s Tomb, Arlington National Cemetery.
Livestream Presidents Day Toast in multiple cities:
Atlanta, GA – Thomas O’Reilly Public House
Columbia, SC – O’Hara’s Public House
Nashville, TN – The Lost Paddy Pub
February 11, 2026 | Orlando, FL
Lessons of the Good Friday Agreement: Bertie Ahern on Ending Conflict and Preserving Peace
Hosted at University of Central Florida.
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February 10, 2026 | Orlando, FL
Ireland and America: A Conversation with Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern
Hosted in collaboration with the University of Central Florida.
February 8, 2026 | Cork, Ireland
Tribute to Stephen Moylan
The Taoiseach among invited dignitaries.
February 4, 2026 | Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Bridging the Atlantic VII Symposium
Transatlantic policy event featuring diplomats and lawmakers.
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February 1, 2026 | St. Brigid’s Day
Tribute to unsung Irish-American women of the past 250 years.
January 17, 2026 | Springfield Armory National Historic Site, MA
Tribute to General Henry Knox and his “Noble Train of Artillery.”
battlefields.org
January 14, 2026 | Villanova University, PA
Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick Tribute to Stephen Moylan
friendlysonsanddaughters.com
November 10, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA
Navy and Marine Corps 250th Celebration
Commemoration of Commodore John Barry, first commissioned officer of the U.S. Navy
Homecoming250.org
October 9–16, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA
Navy and Marine Corps 250th Celebration (continued)
October 3, 2025 | Onboard the Battleship New Jersey
Celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 250th Anniversary and Commodore John Barry
May 15, 2025 | Belfast, Northern Ireland
Ireland and America: 250th Anniversary Perspectives
Hosted by the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) and the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (VRTI).
Watch the video on PRONI’s YouTube Channel.