At Monday’s Mount Carmel City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge announced plans to begin organizing the city’s America 250 celebration.
On July 4th, 2026, the nation will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Mayor Judge said the milestone offers a chance to reflect on America’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead to the future being created for the next generation and beyond.
To prepare for the celebration, the mayor says the city will form an America 250 Celebration Board. Judge is accepting applications from community members interested in serving on the board.
He says the city is looking for four to six people to help develop ideas and work with local organizations to plan events centered around the July 4th timeframe in 2026.
More information on how to apply is expected to be released soon.
