A red Chevrolet Bel Air at the America 250 Big Bash in downtown Ames, Iowa, July 3, 2026.
PHOTOS: Ames celebrates America’s 250-year anniversary with Big Bash
The city of Ames celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence with a Big Bash at the Ames History Museum, where visitors could view World War I propaganda posters, a vintage car show, the “We the People of Ames” museum exhibit, and enjoy live music and food on July 3, 2026.
July 5, 2026
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