American Legion Sauls-Bridges Post 13 will commemorate America’s 250th birthday with a free, community-wide Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Post home, 229 Lake Ella Drive.

Inspired by traditional community Independence Day gatherings, the family-friendly celebration will bring veterans, their families and the Tallahassee community together for food, music, games and activities before the city’s evening fireworks events.

“This celebration is an opportunity to bring people together, welcome the community into our Post home and celebrate our nation’s history in a fun, traditional way,” said Post 13 Commander Dennis Hall. “We want families to enjoy an old-fashioned Fourth of July filled with good food, friendly competition, music and fellowship.”

Activities are expected to include:
• A cornhole tournament
• A homemade ice cream competition
• Cake walks and children’s games
• Board games inside the Post home
• Live Appalachian bluegrass and other musical entertainment
• Traditional outdoor games and family activities

Guests will also enjoy complimentary all-beef hot dogs with trimmings, potato chips, desserts, lemonade, fruit punch, cold water, boiled peanuts, freshly popped popcorn, watermelon and homemade ice cream.

Admission and food are free. The event is open to the entire community, and no American Legion affiliation is required to attend. Activities and entertainment may be adjusted as planning continues.

American Legion Post 13 is organizing the event with participation from the American Legion Family, including members of the Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion.

For more information, visit www.floridalegionpost13.org/event-details/america250 .