Illuminate Celebrates 20 Years & America’s 250th

ILLUMINATE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS BY HELPING HONOR AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY THROUGH FOUR LANDMARK NATIONAL EVENTS

From California to South Dakota, New York, and Florida, Illuminate will help create unforgettable experiences celebrating 250 years of American history, faith, freedom, innovation, and unity.

 

LINCOLN, Calif. – June 19, 2026 – As the United States prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary, Illuminate is proud to celebrate a milestone of its own: 20 years of creating extraordinary live experiences that bring communities together through light, storytelling, and celebration. And now, in their 20th year of operation, Illuminate will help bring four signature America 250 celebrations to life across the United States.

“America’s 250th birthday is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reflect on who we are as a nation and where we’re headed,” said Rick Franke, Founder and President of Illuminate. “For many months, our creative team has been developing ways to honor this historic milestone in meaningful and unforgettable ways. As we celebrate twenty years as a company, we are humbled to help create experiences that bring people together around the values of faith, family, freedom, service, and community.”

 

2026 AMERICA 250 EVENTS

  • Celebrate America | Rocklin, California | June 26–27, 2026
    Illuminate proudly returns for its 15th consecutive year as production partner for Celebrate America, presented in partnership with Destiny Christian Church. Centered on the enduring values of Faith, Family, and Freedom, this two-day community celebration has become one ofNorthern California’s premier patriotic gatherings.
  • Freedom 250 at Mount Rushmore | Mount Rushmore National Memorial | July 3, 2026
    In collaboration with Pyro Spectaculars, Illuminate will help create a historic tribute at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. For the first time ever, powerful beams of light will rise thousands of feet into the night sky above Mount Rushmore, creating a historic Sky Concert unlike anything previously experienced at the memorial.
  • City of Miami Beach Fourth of July Celebration | Miami Beach, Florida | July 4, 2026
    For the third year, Illuminate is partnering with ACT Productions to help create Miami Beach’s Independence Day celebration.
  • PLUS One More Celebration at an Iconic East Coast Location! | July 4, 2026
    Stay tuned for news about another first time ever light and laser show for Illuminate and this prominent landmark location.

ABOUT ILLUMINATE Founded in 2006, Illuminate is a nationally recognized creative production company specializing in live events, lighting design, laser experiences, visual storytelling, and large-scale public celebrations. Headquartered in Lincoln, California, with operations in Fort Pierce, Florida, Illuminate partners with communities, municipalities, organizations, venues, and event producers to create memorable experiences that inspire audiences and bring people together across the United States.

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