Queen Creek celebrates America’s 250th with summer activities

As the nation’s semiquincentennial approaches, the Queen Creek continues to celebrate with activities and programs recognizing the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Residents can take part in several upcoming activities throughout June and July, according to a press release from the town.

Celebrate by being QC Neighborly and hosting a potluck on Sunday, July 5. As part of this national effort to organize potlucks in every neighborhood in America, Queen Creek is encouraging residents to gather, share food, build connections and celebrate what makes the town QC Neighborly.

Residents interested in hosting a celebration can sign up to receive a Patriotic Potluck Party Pack. Registration for America's Potluck must be received by June 18. 

Eligibility and additional details can be found on the town’s America250 page.

The Queen Creek Town Council will be recognizing America’s 250th anniversary at the June 17 town council meeting. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Queen Creek Community Chambers, 20727 E. Civic Parkway.

The celebration will include a proclamation recognizing the semiquincentennial and a presentation by the Queen Creek American Legion Post No. 129 Honor Guard.

Help neighbors in need by supporting the Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department’s Water Bottle Drive. QCFMD will be collecting cases of water to provide essential hydration to those most at risk during the extreme heat.

The goal is to collect 250 cases, which can be dropped off at Fire Station 1, 20678 Civic Parkway. Water will also be collected at the June 17 council meeting.

Queen Creek will once again honor Constitution Week, Sept. 16-23. Queen Creek students are invited to participate in a Constitution Week Art & Poetry Contest that recognizes America250.

Students are encouraged to submit either an original poem or piece of artwork that depicts the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Eligibility and details are available on the town’s Constitution Week webpage.

The Town also recently installed America250-themed banners along Ellsworth Road, and town facilities will be lit red, white and blue the week of Independence Day.

Find more opportunities to celebrate throughout the year by visiting the town’s America250 webpage.