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Committee outlines parade, stages and statewide exhibits for America 250 celebrations

Interim & Special Committees · January 19, 2026
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Summary

Officials described plans to link the morning parade to a Capitol-stage celebration at Andrus Park with a state-owned float, two stages, vendor areas, Treefort partnership and a traveling Foundations of Freedom exhibit; insurance and contracting details remain to be finalized.

Committee leaders and agency officials outlined a multi-part plan to turn July 4 into a full day of America 250 celebration at the Capitol, linking an expanded parade to performances and exhibits on the Capitol grounds.

Secretary McGrane described a plan to have the parade proceed down Capitol Boulevard to Andrews Park, then stage a Capitol-grounds celebration with a smaller stage on the Capitol steps and a larger stage in Andrus Park, food trucks and vendor areas, and a state-owned float that could be disassembled and…

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