Celebrate ~ Remember ~ Honor
About Celememorate™
Celememorate is a Colorado-based patriotic initiative inviting Americans to celebrate our freedom, remember those who secured it, and honor the men and women who serve our country.
Our Mission
2026 is a once-in-a-generation year for our country and our state. Celememorate exists to bring neighbors together around three milestone anniversaries — and to turn that celebration into gratitude and remembrance for those who gave so much.
Three Anniversaries, One Year
- America’s 250th — the 250th anniversary of American independence, July 4, 2026.
- Colorado’s 150th — the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood, August 1, 2026.
- The 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001 — remembering all who were lost and all who answered the call.
Together these anniversaries connect our nation’s founding, our state’s story, and a generation’s defining day of service and sacrifice.
Celebrate ~ Remember ~ Honor
Those three words guide everything we do. We celebrate the freedoms we share, remember the roughly 1.3 million Americans who have died in service to our country, and honor the veterans, service members, and families among us today.
The Freedom Minute
On July 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM Mountain Time — America’s 250th birthday — we invited everyone to step outside, hold an American flag, and stand for one minute of remembrance. It’s a simple, powerful act anyone can repeat, any day. Learn about the Freedom Minute →
Who Is Behind Celememorate
Celememorate was founded by Big Tony and is based in Aurora, Colorado, with help from volunteers and community partners across the Front Range. We work alongside local veteran and community organizations — listed on our Support page — whose work we encourage you to support directly.
Read Big Tony’s story → See our impact →
How to Take Part
- Join the Freedom Minute on July 4.
- Come to an event happening across Colorado.
- Support our partner organizations.
- Share and view photos from the community.
- Wear the message with commemorative apparel.