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250th - Jul 4, 2026
America250 Unveils Monumental National Birthday Cake Tribute at the Library of Congress
On July 4, 2026, America250 officially unveiled its National Birthday Cake Tribute during a special ceremony at the Library of Congress, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with a one-of-a-kind artistic tribute created by renowned cake artist Grace Pak, owner of Duchess of Cameron.
Designed as a gift to the nation, the monumental sculptural cake celebrates America’s people, places and traditions through handcrafted elements representing all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and the U.S. territories, alongside artwork created by winners of America250’s America’s Field Trip student contest. The project was made possible through volunteer support, private funding and contributions from partners across the country, with historical consultation from the Smithsonian Institution and Colonial Williamsburg.
The ceremony was livestreamed on America’s Block Party Live allowing audiences across the country to join the celebration, while a full audience filled the Library of Congress.
The program featured welcome remarks from America250 VP of Government Relations Thomas Jensen, followed by remarks from Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) and Rudy Yakym (R-IN). The ceremony also included the presentation of the Flag Sojourn from the National Flag Foundation, symbolizing the continued journey of the American flag as part of the nation’s Semiquincentennial celebration. Guests also heard from Mark Boyce of the Scottish Government, who presented the Tartan Award recognizing the enduring friendship and shared heritage between Scotland and the United States, before Grace Pak shared the story behind the creation of the National Birthday Cake Tribute.
During the ceremonial cake cutting, Representatives Gonzalez and Yakym joined Pak in cutting the first slice before the inaugural pieces were presented to Tiger Scout Harrison Yang and Daisy Scout Anneke Ziemke, representing the next generation of Americans. Cake was then served to attendees gathered for the celebration.
Inspired by the longstanding tradition of marking milestone birthdays with cake, Pak envisioned the tribute as a unifying symbol of the nation’s history and future. Created over several months with the support of volunteer pastry chefs, artisans and partners, the installation combines American craftsmanship, agricultural heritage and stories from communities across the country into a single work of edible art.
The National Birthday Cake Tribute will next be on public display at the White House Visitor Center until August 2, where visitors will have the opportunity to experience this unique centerpiece of America250’s nationwide commemoration.
Watch a recording of the National Birthday Cake Tribute:
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