Summit Honoring America's 250th Birthday With Boston Tea Party

SUMMIT, NJ — The City of Summit is celebrating the 250th anniversary of America in 2026 with a "Colonial Boston Tea Party."

On Feb. 6, residents and their families are welcome to a free afternoon of themed fun at the Summit Community Center.

The site, located at 100 Morris Ave., will host two blocks of events. A senior tea party will be held from 12 to 1:30 p.m., with a kids' tea party to follow from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Participants will be able to enjoy a theatre-style story reading, a tea party luncheon, tea bag crafts, a popsicle-stick boat building contest, and more.

Refreshments will also be served.

Many of the ideas for activities were created by Summit's 4th Grade students.

"This is a fun and unique way of bringing history to life while celebrating what makes Summit special," Mayor Elizabeth Fagan said.

Pre-registering for the tea party is encouraged and can be done online.

Additional information on the ways that the City plans to honor America's birthday can be found by visiting the 250th anniversary celebration website.

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