06/17/2026
๐บ๐ธ๐ Celebrate Americaโs 250th Birthday at Veterans Memorial Park! ๐๐บ๐ธ
Join us on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM as the Veterans Memorial Park Board hosts a special Independence Day Commemoration at the American Revolution Memorial in Veterans Memorial Park.
This meaningful ceremony honoring our nationโs 250th Birthday will include:
๐บ๐ธ Presentation of the Colors
๐ถ National Anthem
๐ค Pledge of Allegiance
๐ Invocation
๐ค Guest Speaker: Colonel John Madia (Ret.), who served our nation flying B-52 bombers, C-130 transport aircraft, and RC-130 reconnaissance planes
๐บ Bugle rendition of Amazing Grace
๐ช Three-volley rifle salute by the Marine Corps League Rifle Detail
๐ต Taps
This patriotic event is open to the public and offers an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made to secure our freedom while celebrating 250 years of American independence.
๐ช Limited seating will be available. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs to ensure comfortable seating.
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
๐ 9:00 AM
๐ Veterans Memorial Park โ American Revolution Memorial
Let us come together as a community to honor our nationโs past, celebrate its present, and inspire its future.
๐บ๐ธ Happy 250th Birthday, America! ๐บ๐ธ
Thomas Hopkins American Legion Post 4
Thomas Hopkins SAL Squadron 4
Thomas Hopkins American Legion Cruisers Post 4
Thomas Hopkins Kansas American Legion Post 4 Riders
Wichita Veterans Day Parade