America 250 Finale!
Wed, Nov 11
|Egyptian Theatre
Featuring Young Talent!
Time & Location
Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Egyptian Theatre, 135 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA
About the event
You’re invited to a night of music, dance and patriotism as the DeKalb community’s America 250 celebration reaches its grand finale on Veterans Day at the Egyptian Theatre!
The free America 250 Finale begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will bring the community together for an evening celebrating our nation, honoring our veterans and looking ahead to America’s future with performances showcasing local young talent!
The evening opens with the Northern Illinois University Concert Choir. As part of their performance, these talented students will lead the community in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful.” It’s a chance for the entire community to join together in two beloved patriotic songs.
The music continues with NIU Suzuki Strings, a local ensemble of young musicians ranging from age 4 through high school. After taking part in a performance of the national anthem at a Chicago Fire game earlier this…