America 250 Community Picnic

The City of Ellensburg, in partnership with Kittitas County America 250 celebrations, invites residents, families, and visitors to join a special Community Picnic celebrating America 250 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 2-6 p.m. at Unity Park, located at 4th Ave. and Pearl St. 
 

The free event will bring the community together to honor America’s 250th anniversary through an afternoon of live music, art, yard games, and family-friendly fun. The celebration will begin with welcoming remarks and the presentation of the colors by the Yakama Warriors at 2:30 p.m. Live music will start at 2:45 p.m. with HornVibes, a two-person collaboration that explores an eclectic variety of musical styles using jazz standards. Roadfever, a classic rock cover band, will take the stage at 4 p.m. 
 

The event is open to all ages, and everyone is welcome to attend. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets and picnics (food not provided) to make the most of the afternoon. Yard games will be provided by the Ellensburg Downtown Association. 
 

“America 250 is a historic milestone, and we are excited to gather as a community to commemorate the occasion,” City Manager Heidi Behrends Cerniwey said. “We encourage everyone to bring a picnic, connect with friends and neighbors, and enjoy a festive Independence Day celebration.” 
 

There will be no fireworks at the event, however, everyone is encouraged to join the City of Cle Elum in their Pioneer Day celebration and evening fireworks show.