Yuma Businesses Join Statewide America 250 Celebration with special food and drink deals

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The countdown to America’s 250th anniversary continues this week as Yuma businesses take part in a statewide celebration centered around food, drinks, and community spirit.

On June 6, Arizona restaurants and breweries, in partnership with the Arizona America250 Commission, will host a special “2:50 Hour” event. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., participating locations across the state will offer themed specials inspired by the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.

In Yuma, Lute’s Casino will offer $2.50 domestic draft beverages, while Prison Hill Brewing Company will feature its “Liberty Lockup” meal deal for $17.76, which includes a classic American burger with fries and a pint of Jail Bait Blonde.

Organizers say the event is designed to bring communities together while building excitement for America’s semiquincentennial celebration in 2027.

“Yuma has a special place in patriotic America, right? Yuma loves the United States,” Marcus Carney, Executive Director of Visit Yuma said.

Yuma is one of only a handful of Arizona communities participating in the event, with both Lute’s Casino and Prison Hill Brewing signing on.

“There’s only like six bars that signed up in the whole state of Arizona and Yuma has got two of them,” Mike Lutes, Manager of Lutes Casino said. “So that’s pretty nice that Yuma comes out and supports.”

The celebration will culminate at 2:50 p.m. with a coordinated statewide “Cheers to 250 Years” toast. In Yuma, Visit Yuma will cover the cost of the commemorative round for participants.

Organizers hope the event serves as both a summer kickoff and a reminder of the historic milestone approaching as the nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence.