LUFKIN, TEXAS — The City of Lufkin, Angelina County, and community partners are proud to announce a series of events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, bringing together residents and visitors to honor the nation’s history, community spirit, and shared future.
The America 250 Celebration in Lufkin will feature a lineup of meaningful and family-friendly events throughout the summer, each designed to reflect on the values of freedom, service, and unity while creating memorable experiences for all ages.
The celebration begins with the Liberty Walk on May 3, a lighted walk through Downtown Lufkin where participants will gather at the courthouse and walk together to Cotton Square, concluding with a live concert. Additional events include the Liberty Tree Dedication on May 26, hosted in partnership with Angelina Beautiful Clean, symbolizing growth, resilience, and community roots.
On June 14, the community is invited to attend a Flag Day Ceremony presented by VFW Post #1836, honoring the American flag and the service of those who have defended it. The celebration continues into the Independence Day weekend with a free movie screening of Captain America: The First Avenger at The Pines Theater presented by Angelina Arts Alliance on July 3, followed by the City of Lufkin’s Fourth of July Celebration on July 4.
Additional community features include a military truck and cannon display at Luis Bronaugh Park from May through July, as well as participation from local organizations, businesses, and media partners supporting the celebration across the city. The History Center will also host exhibits from now through July, and Kurth Memorial Library will offer programming from June 29 through July 11.
“This is an opportunity for our community to come together and reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate who we are, and look forward to what’s ahead,” said Tara Hendrix, Director of Tourism at Visit Lufkin. “We’re excited to create experiences that are meaningful for our residents and welcoming for visitors.”
As part of the celebration, Visit Lufkin will launch a new event feature on its website that allows visitors to easily explore and plan their experience. Events are automatically pulled from Facebook and Google, creating a centralized itinerary for those looking to attend multiple activities. More information to come.
Community organizations are encouraged to participate by hosting their own America 250-themed events. To be included in the official event listings and itinerary, organizers are asked to create a Facebook event and incorporate the America 250 branding.
For a full list of events and to plan your visit, go to VisitLufkin.com.
Media Contact:
Visit Lufkin
936-633-0359
visit@cityoflufkin.com
