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Marion County Celebrates Ahead of America 250 with Formal Gala in Ocala

Marion County Celebrates Ahead of America 250 with Formal Gala in Ocala

Marion County is celebrating America 250 with a fundraising gala on June 20 at The Club at Iron Lake. Photo: Saga Communications/via Metro Creative


OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and Marion Celebrates America 250 is joining the festivities, commemorating the semiquincentennial milestone for the country. July 4, 2026, will mark 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrate this anniversary with an elegant evening spent at The Club at Iron Lake. The gala will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 6-9:30 p.m. at 950 NW 75th St, Ocala.

The Club at Iron Lake sits inside the IronCrest gated community on the golf course. This event is a formal fundraising gala with guests encouraged to dress in formal attire for a refined look throughout the evening. The gala will begin with a keynote speaker to introduce the event and welcome guests followed by a silent auction that will go on as the evening continues. During the fundraiser, guests will be treated to the gala dinner.

Following the gala is Liberty Night at The Club at Iron Lake where guests can celebrate with high-energy fun from 8:30 p.m. to just before midnight. To keep the evening upbeat, Liberty Night will feature curated music to match the festive atmosphere for lively entertainment. Along with the music, guests will have the opportunity to participate in late-night celebratory dancing as the evening continue.

There will also be foods and premium spirits to indulge as the celebration continues to toast the anniversary. Toward the tail end of the evening, there will be an eye-catching firework display over the lake view from the clubhouse for everyone to enjoy. The display will be showcased by Alpha Fireworks for a spectacular close to the evening.

Enjoy this celebratory evening with friends, family and other members of the community. Tickets cost $150 per person or $250 per couple with additional deals for groups of up to six. This gala is just one of a long line-up of local events to celebrate America 250, gearing up toward the Fourth of July. To learn more about how and why Marion Celebrates America 250 is commemorating the occasion, visit here.

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