America 250 & Harvard 390 Celebration

All students are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America and the 390th anniversary of the founding of Harvard College.

Bring your HUID: Harvard Yard will be closed to non-Harvard ID holders from 2:00 PM onward, so please bring your Harvard ID to be admitted. Entry will be permitted only at Johnston, Meyer, Morgan (Widener), and Solomon (Lamont) Gates. 

4:00-6:00 PM  | Festival

• Listen to performances by student bands Yard Bops and Admissions.
• Ride the mini train making trips through the Yard or race a friend down the giant inflatable slide.

4:30-6:30 PM | Food*

• From 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM in front of Holworthy Hall (Old Yard), enjoy a classic barbecue dinner from HUDS. The menu will feature beef burgers (halal, kosher, and vegan available), hot dogs, BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, apple pie, assorted sodas, and more.

*Currier and Dunster will remain open from 5:00 PM-8:30 PM. Annenberg and all other dining Halls will be closed for dinner.
 

6:15 PM | Drone Light Show

• Look to the sky for a 15-minute drone light show.
• Tercentenary Theatre Closure: Tercentenary Theatre will be closed to all foot traffic from 6:00 - 6:30 PM to accommodate the drones’ flight path. Please plan to avoid this area until after the show.
   

6:30-7:30 PM | DJ & Laser Light Party

• Keep the celebration going with an hour-long dance party at the stage.
• There will be a beer truck for guests 21+ with valid ID.  

Cost: Free