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LA Concert to Kick Off 250th Birthday Bash
15 Jun
Summary
- America's Block Party celebrates the nation's 250th on July 4th.
- Queen Latifah hosts concert with Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins.
- The event supports 'Giving 4th,' aiming for record charitable donations.
America's Block Party is set to celebrate the United States' 250th birthday on the upcoming Fourth of July. This national celebration will include a major benefit concert held in Los Angeles and various events planned across local communities nationwide.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host the main concert on the holiday itself. Queen Latifah is slated to host, with confirmed musical acts including Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins. More star performers are expected to be announced soon.
This event is a key component of the newly launched "Giving 4th" initiative. Its ambitious goal is to transform Independence Day into the largest single day for charitable giving in U.S. history. Tickets for the concert go on sale Tuesday, June 16, priced at $17.76, with all proceeds dedicated to Feeding America.
America250, the nonpartisan organization behind these commemorations, is dedicated to creating unifying events for the nation's semiquincentennial. Fans can engage further through the official America's Block Party app, which will offer livestream access and details on how to participate in the Giving 4th initiative.
