Anniversary
Fairs, festivals, parades, history talks, book readings, reenactments, and more! There hasve been so many exciting events planned throughout Monmouth County to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Read more.
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the official MonmouthNJ 250 commemorative flag – Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System. Read more.
Thank You for Making the Stars & Strides Flag Day 5K & 1-Mile Freedom Walk a Historic Success! Together, you helped celebrate our nation’s Semiquincentennial with an unforgettable day filled with patriotism, community spirit, and celebration.
A countywide star-spangled spectacular with cocktails, dinner, live music and dancing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! This celebration was about coming together as a community to mark the 250th anniversary of our great nation! The Gala was a truly historic evening, bringing together leaders, residents, and friends of Monmouth County to honor our shared past and celebrate the bright future ahead. Read more.
Honoring outstanding individuals who were born in or currently reside in Monmouth County and have made a lasting impact in our community. Award recipients were honored at the America’s 250 Birthday Gala on June 25, 2026, at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. Read more.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for America’s Big Birthday Parade: Red, White & YOU! and the Family Fun Festival. Together, you transformed Middletown Township into a vibrant sea of red, white, and blue as marching bands, veterans, military organizations, community groups, spectacular floats, performers, first responders, and special guests came together for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Read more.
Thank you to everyone who laced up their sneaks and got moving in the Monmouth County 250 for 250 challenge: a virtual walk/run personal wellness challenge celebrating 250 years of the greatest nation in the world! Individuals walked or ran 250 miles—anytime, anywhere. Getting healthy is a great way to celebrate and whether you’re hitting the trails, the boardwalk, the treadmill, the golf course or your neighborhood sidewalk, every mile counted in this personal wellness challenge! Read more.
Do you or someone you know have an old scrapbook, photo album or shoe box with pictures from back in the day? We are seeking photos from 1976 when Monmouth County celebrated America’s 200th! Family gatherings, community events, OpSail (tall ships off Sandy Hook), parades, fireworks, etc. If you have it, we would love to see it! Read more.
Celebrate America’s 250th in style with exclusive, limited-edition MonmouthNJ 250 gear—perfect for showing your Monmouth County pride all year long! Now Available: Long & Short Sleeve T-Shirts, Cozy Hoodies, Adorable Baby Onesies, Tote Bags, Mugs, And more must-have items! Great Fall merch in stock now! Don’t miss out! Click here to shop.
Celebrate America’s 250th with a beautiful holiday ornament. Crafted by Beacon Design — the same makers of the annual White House ornament — this stunning keepsake is a beautiful way to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial. Add it to your collection or gift list and enjoy a timeless reminder of this once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Monmouth County Park System. Click here to see more and purchase.