article NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 09: A person walks by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the financial district on March 09, 2026, in New York City. The Dow was down over 700 points in morning trading as global markets continue to react to events in th Expand The Brief America250 celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with events leading up to July 4, 2026. The tri-state area features tall ship parades, reenactments and historic programming. Many events are free and family friendly.