Independence Day 2026 is also the 250th anniversary of the United States. Image: Justin Cron
Whether you're an American expat or just fancy tucking into some fried chicken and a milkshake (to apply a cliche), there's plenty going down for Independence Day 2026 in London. Read on to plan your 4 July celebrations — and it's a special one this year, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
America and London at Guildhall Art Gallery
A selection of items exploring the historic connections between America and London are on display in Guildhall Library's free exhibition. It's curated by the London Archives, and includes a silk bookmark commemorating the 1865 assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and two letters dated before the Declaration of Independence in 1775, sent to the City of London, and acknowledging links between the City and America.
Heritage Gallery Exhibition: America and London, free, 2 May-29 October 2026.
