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Honoring America's 250th Anniversary Through Unity, Service, and Community, Los Angeles, CA, USA

4 Jul 2026

The dedication of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Los Angeles, CA

Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule dedication Ceremony

BAPS youth recite the 'Shanti Path,' a Vedic prayer for peace, at the start of the dedication ceremony

Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) offers remarks and presents a Congressional Challenge Coin for the America 250 Time Capsule

Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) presents a Congressional Certificate of Recognition

Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) unveils a dedication plaque during the ceremony

Chino Hills Mayor Brian Johsz offers remarks and a City of Chino Hills America 250 Challenge Coin for the time capsule

Chino Hills Mayor Brian Johsz presents a City Proclamation

Chino Hills Mayor Brian Johsz unveils a dedication plaque during the ceremony

Scout Troop 220 of Chino Hills presents the colors for the flag-raising ceremony

Scout Troop 220 of Chino Hills raises the flag of the United States

Girl Scout Troop 14051 recites the Pledge of Allegiance

The dedication ceremony of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule

Members of the Chino Hills 55+ Club Veterans Group present the POW/MIA flag

Members of the Chino Hills 55+ Club Veterans Group raise the POW/MIA flag

A BAPS volunteer sings the national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner"

The dedication ceremony of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule

Chino Hills City Council Member Art Bennett offers remarks and speaks on the significance of the POW/MIA flag

The dedication ceremony of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule

Chino Hills City Council Member Peter Rogers during the dedication of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule at BAPS Los Angeles

Chino City Council Member Marc Lucio during the dedication of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule at BAPS Los Angeles

Chino Valley Independent Fire District Board Member Andy Romaine during the dedication of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule

Chino Hills 55+ Club Past President Susanne Baxter during the dedication ceremony of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule

Bindi Brahmbhatt, Staff for City of Irvine City Council Member James Mai, during the dedication ceremony of Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule

Independence Plaza & the America 250 Time Capsule dedication ceremony

Desi Roots, American Dreams: America 250 Celebration at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Los Angeles, CA

Desi Roots, American Dreams: America 250 Celebration