The City of Farmington will join communities across all 50 states and U.S. territories on Wednesday, July 8, in a synchronized public reading of the Declaration of Independence, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the historic document.

At 6 p.m., Farmington Mayor Pro Tem Johnna Balk will lead the community in reading the Declaration of Independence at the Farmington Civic Theater as Americans across the country simultaneously recite the nation's founding text. The nationwide event is part of the Spirit of America 250 celebration, bringing communities together to reflect on the ideals of liberty, equality and democracy that continue to shape the United States.

The synchronized reading will immediately follow a free, family-friendly screening of the classic film A League of Their Own at the Farmington Civic Theater.

The event schedule is:

• 3:55 p.m. – Free showing of A League of Their Own
• 6:00 p.m. – Nationwide synchronized reading of the Declaration of Independence led by Mayor Pro Tem Johnna Balk

Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend this special community event and be part of a historic nationwide celebration honoring America's 250th anniversary.