America 250 : Everyday Hero Vignettes
Inside Marine boot camp: What recruits face in San Diego
ABC15's trip along Route 66 wraps up in western Arizona
How Arizona towns along historic Route 66 saved their communities
ABC15 Route 66 tour goes to Two Guns, Meteor Crater, and Flagstaff
ABC15 stops in Holbrook, Winslow as part of Route 66 tour through Arizona
Events in Your Area
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Sewing red, white and blue coasters - May 4, 2026
MESA - Explore Mesa Public Library's THINKspot creative options and learn how to use sewing machines to make red, white, and blue coasters to help celebrate the country's 250th birthday. Participants will leave with a finished, functional project. -
America's best idea and the two Roosevelts (May 6)
MESA - This program takes attendees through the history of the National Parks and highlights some of the outstanding contributions made by the Roosevelts, as part of Mesa's America 250 celebration. -
Arizona's hidden soundscape & the Wild West fiddle project (May 9)
CHANDLER - A fun, all-ages, interactive performance uncovering Arizona's rich blended heritage through traditional folk music and dance, featuring live fiddle and guitar music and storytelling. -
Local author talk: Judith Redline Coopey (May 16)
MESA - Local author Judith Redline Coopey will discuss her book "Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad," exploring the narrative behind sacrifice for a principle and taking action in support of one's beliefs. -
Arizona's Indigenous and Chicano literary history (May 18)
MESA - This presentation focuses on two early twentieth-century Arizona authors and details how their literary journeys helped give voice to people not otherwise represented in local and national literature. -
The Honor Project – National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona (May 23)
PHOENIX - Join Travis Manion Foundation volunteers on Memorial Day weekend to lay hand-crafted commemorative tokens at interment locations of fallen heroes, pausing for a moment of reflection and honoring them on a sacred day of remembrance -
Betsy Ross and the making of the first American flag (June 2)
CHANDLER - A short lunchtime presentation exploring the story of Betsy Ross and the creation of the first American flag. -
American flag painting (June 9)
CHANDLER - A patriotic painting event as part of Chandler's America 250 celebration. -
4th of July dance convention (July 4)
SCOTTSDALE - An iconic West Coast Swing convention featuring workshops with Premier champions, WSDC competitions, social dancing, and a Friday evening fireworks display from the patio. -
Arizona Celebration of Freedom (July 4)
MESA - Billed as "the coolest Independence Day celebration in Arizona," the event features live entertainment, family activities, and festivities honoring America's 250th birthday. -
All-American Festival (July 4)
PEORIA - The festival features family-friendly activities, interactive kids' zones, live music and entertainment, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Events In Your Area
America 250: The Stories
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Inside Marine boot camp: What recruits face in San Diego
All men and women enlisted west of the Mississippi River train at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Here's a look at what it takes.
PHOTOS: Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with your adventures
ABC15 hit the road for a week-long journey across Arizona’s stretch of historic Route 66 in honor of the highway’s 100th anniversary. Share your Route 66 memories, photos and videos with us by emailing share@abc15.com.
Route 66: ABC15 travels 'Mother Road' through Arizona to celebrate 100 years
As America prepares to celebrate the centennial of Route 66, we’re taking a closer look at the road that helped tell the story of the country itself — one mile at a time.
