“The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”
- Letter from John Adams to Abigail Adams, July 3, 1776
The National Constitution Center will join our partners in Philadelphia’s Historic District to host the first annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do.
Join the National Constitution Center and partners from Philadelphia’s Historic District for the first annual Red, White, & Blue To-Do on July 2. John Adams declared that July 2 should be a day of “pomp and parade” from one end of the continent to the other. The Red, White, & Blue To-Do will take place throughout America’s most historic square mile with the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade, festooned decor, concerts, games, extended visitation hours at area historic attractions, restaurant specials, and much more.
