In 2026, the City of Winter Park will proudly celebrate America’s 250th birthday. A dedicated committee has been 
formed to plan and coordinate a variety of community-wide events and initiatives taking place from January through July 2026. Winter Park residents and guests can review the events calendar below to stay up to date on all the events and festivities that are planned for the celebration.
We invite you to join us in commemorating the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—America’s 250th Birthday — and look forward to celebrating with you!
- Craig O’Neil, Chair
Communications Department - Allison Chandler
Park Avenue District - Anda Ariail
Communications Department - Anne Sallee
Economic Development & CRA - April Douglas
Daughters of the American Revolution - Arielle Courtney
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - Christy Grieger
Winter Park History Museum - Daniel Isaac
Winter Park Youth Council - Dena Salas
Winter Park History Museum - Emily Bourmas-Fry
Crealdé School of Art - Emily McQuade
Winter Park Library - Gabbi Formosa
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce - John Clark
Parks & Recreation Department - Johnny Miller
Natural Resources & Sustainability Department - Josh Nye
Urban Forestry Division - Kelsi Baker
Parks & Recreation Department - Meghan Robinson
Communications Department - Mike McCosker
Parks & Recreation Department - Nicole Marshall
Natural Resources & Sustainability Department - Peggy Bohl
Public Art Advisory Board - Theresa Broman
Communications Department
- Winter Park prepares to celebrate America250 [October 22, 2025]
Events celebrating America’s 250th Birthday 
The following America 250 events include city sponsored and Winter Park Arts & Culture Alliance member events.