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March 25, 2026

Freedom 250 Held in Belgrade: Guests Enjoyed a Top Jazz Concert at Kolarac

The United States Embassy in Belgrade, in partnership with the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment, announced the official start of the "Freedom 250" program. The jubilee marking two and a half centuries since the founding of the USA was celebrated with a gala concert of American jazz classics on March 25th in the Grand Hall of the Kolarac Endowment.

Freedom 250 Held in Belgrade: Guests Enjoyed a Top Jazz Concert at Kolarac

TL;DR

  • The US Embassy in Belgrade, in partnership with the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment, has launched the "Freedom 250" program.
  • The program commemorates 250 years since the founding of the USA.
  • A gala concert featuring American jazz classics, including pianist Danny Grissett and the Big Band RTS, marked the program's official start.
  • Over the course of 2026, "Freedom 250" will include cultural events, educational initiatives, sports diplomacy, and digital campaigns.
  • The initiative aims to showcase American scientific and entrepreneurial achievements and celebrate US-Serbian relations.
  • Speakers at the event included Aleksandar Peković, manager of the Ilija M. Kolarac Endowment, and Aleksandar Titolo, Chargé d'affaires of the US Embassy.

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