Overview
Come join us to spread the gospel message at the national America 250 celebration in Washington D.C. for America’s semiquincentennial.
We recognize God’s faithfulness to America for 250 years of our existence and we want to share the hope of gospel message people from sea to shining sea. America will celebrate in grand fashion at the National Mall on July 4, 2026 beginning with a parade in the morning (11 am) and spectacular fireworks in the evening (9 pm).
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:31-32, 34-36)
Friday evening we will hear from Eddie Roman and Tony Ramsek to equip and inspire us for sharing the gospel during this grand celebration. Eddie Roman will remind us of the freedom we find in the gospel and how to share this hope with others. Tony Ramsek will share with us the importance of protecting our freedoms in America.
America’s 250 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.—That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,—That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.”
July 4th main events:
1. Parade on the National Mall (starts at 11:00 am)
2. The Great American State Fair with exhibits from each state (daily from May 25 - July 10)
3. Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks (starts at 9:09 pm)
Over one million expected visitors, the opportunity to share the gospel of freedom in Christ abound.
Schedule
July 3 - 4, 2026| Friday | ||
| 5:00 pm | The Freedom of the Gospel | Eddie Roman |
| 6:15 pm | Preaching the Gospel While We are Free | Tony Ramsek |
| Saturday | ||
| 10:00 am - noon | Parade Outreach | Outreach Teams |
| noon-9:00 pm | The Great American State Fair | Outreach Teams |
| 5:00 pm | Dinner, Prayer & Sharing | Outreach Teams |
| 9:09 pm | Freedom Fireworks | Outreach Teams |
Speaker Information
Eddie Roman is a Christian evangelist, author and preacher. He serves at evangelism conferences and seminars including Living Waters Ambassadors’ Academy led by Ray Comfort. Eddie’s book, Search N Rescue, is ideal for small groups and individuals who want to be used by the Lord in evangelism.
A seasoned producer and director in Christian television, he has created programming for ministries including the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan’s Purse, and Harvest: Greg Laurie. He also produced and directed 189 episodes of Way of the Master featuring Ray Comfort (and Kirk Cameron back in the day). As a missionary photographer and videographer, his work has taken him to China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sudan and many other developing nations.
Before entering Christian ministry, he worked extensively in action sports, with programming featured on Fox Sports Network, ESPN, and MTV. Earlier in his career, he was a professional BMX freestyle rider, and is considered a pioneer of BMX Street Riding. In 2025, he was inducted into the National BMX Hall of Fame. His goal in life is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, and help others do the same.
Tony Ramsek is a Christian speaker and evangelist focused on equipping believers to confidently and biblically share the gospel. His ministry centers on training everyday Christians to understand the message of salvation clearly, overcome fear in evangelism, and faithfully engage people with the truth of Scripture.
He ran evangelism outreaches for Answers in Genesis for 24 years and currently leads evangelism training teams with Ray Comfort’s Living Waters ministry. Through decades of public outreach, discipleship, and teaching, he has helped train believers to share their faith in churches, on campuses, and in everyday conversations.
Tony speaks at churches, camps, conferences, and outreach events, where he provides practical evangelism training rooted in the authority of God’s Word. His teaching emphasizes gospel clarity, biblical repentance and faith, apologetics, and the urgency of the Great Commission.
Through both teaching and hands-on outreach, Tony’s heart is to see the church move from passive belief to active witness, empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim Christ in a lost and dying world.
Location
Training Friday in Fairfax, VA at the (Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon/Reston)
Outreach in Washington DC at the National Mall (meet at the fountain in Judiciary Park)
533 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170
Event Sponsor: Jon Neifert