America 250 Fireworks Celebration July 4 | 9:00 PM Union County Fairgrounds Celebrate Independence Day at the America 250 Fireworks Celebration at the Union County Fairgrounds! Enjoy an evening of patriotic fun featuring live music from a DJ, food vendors inside the Vendor Barn, and a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the night […]
The Sons of the American Revolution-DeSoto Trace Chapter announced today and America 250 Celebration event. An Elm tree has been planted at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium to commemorate the famous Elm Tree that once stood near the Boston Common. In the years prior to the American Revolution many acts of resistance and defiance against […]
Celebrate America 250 Through the Arts in Downtown El Dorado Home | America 250 Celebrations in El Dorado Join the Arts in Education Program as they unveil their America 250 project created during the 2025-2026 school year at 11:00 a.m. at the Union County Courthouse. This special presentation will showcase student creativity, history, and community […]
July 2 | Midday Mark your calendars for a special America 250 flyover coming to El Dorado on July 2! More information, including exact timing and viewing details, […]
Patriotic Student Art Exhibit June 30 | 5:30 PM Join the South Arkansas Arts Center for a special showcase of patriotic-themed student artwork celebrating creativity, community, and American spirit. […]
Stars & Stripes Walking Parade July 2 | 7:30 PM Downtown El Dorado Celebrate patriotism and community spirit at the Stars & Stripes Walking Parade in Downtown El Dorado! This […]
Murphy USA Drone Show July 2 | 9:00 PM Don’t miss the Murphy USA Drone Show lighting up the skies over Downtown El Dorado as part of the America […]
Today marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We'll have a public reading of this foundational document.
A good game of checkers has been a popular pastime on front porches of homes and businesses since before the oil boom of this area in the 1920s. Come learn a little about the history of the game and bring a friend to challenge in a game (or more) of the game, inside in the […]