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Stars, Stripes and Cake: Jerusalem Celebrates America at 250

Jun 11, 2026·1 min read

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attended an event Wednesday to celebrate 250 years of U.S. independence at the “aptly named” Liberty Bell Park.

The event was hosted by the Jerusalem Embassy and featured live music, dance workshops, food vendors, and activities and games for kids, and all of which contributed to an American vibe.

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee and Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion pose with a cake celebrating 250 years of U.S. independence. (Credit: Mike Huckabee)

The ambassador thanked Jerusalem’s mayor, Moshe Lion, for joining the celebration. Photos show the two officials holding a large rectangular cake emblazoned with the number “250.”

“Deeply grateful to Mayor Moshe Lion and the wonderful people of Jerusalem for joining the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem to celebrate 250 years of American independence at the aptly named Liberty Bell Park,” Huckabee wrote on X alongside photos of the event.