The Pekin Community Betterment Organization, INC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that is 100% operated by volunteers and fully funded by sponsors, donors and grants. This group of volunteers provides a family-oriented festival with the reputation of being the “Oldest Consecutive 4th of July Celebration in the Nation” and recognized by the Library of Congress. Since 1830 citizens of Washington County have gathered in what is today known as Pekin, IN to celebrate the 4th of July. The Pekin Community Betterment Organization continues this tradition with 2025 being the 195th consecutive celebration!
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