Mayor Tish Baro unveils Riverton’s "America 250 Passport to Freedom" and youth medal program

Mayor Tish Baro announced the "America 250 Passport to Freedom" on behalf of the city, inviting residents to take part in a yearlong slate of community events tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. "We hope you'll join us as we remember, honor, and celebrate America's history while making fun memories together as a community," Baro said.

The passport lists eight city events and activities. Baro cited examples, saying residents will find "a coloring contest, a patriotic concert, a 1.776 mile run, and more" in the booklet. Participants earn a stamp each time they attend an event; those who attend at least six events will receive a limited-edition America 250 medal, and anyone who completes all eight will be entered into a special prize drawing.

Baro encouraged residents to notice the city's decorations around downtown — "large banners hanging from the building or the banners hanging from street lights" — as visual markers of the anniversary. She also provided an access point for families: "All youth under age 18 can pick up a free passport booklet from the Riverton Recreation and Events window here at City Hall."

The announcement framed the passport as both a civic commemoration and family-friendly series of activities. Baro closed the remarks with an invitation to the community to participate: "Let the birthday celebration begin." The city did not announce additional eligibility details, prize values, or dates for each event during the remarks; those details were not specified in the transcript and will be available from Riverton Recreation and Events if released later.