4th of July Celebration Speakers Corner

Published on May 14, 2026

The 2026 Independence Day Committee is looking for orators for the T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner at the 4th of July Celebration Festival. The T. Willard Hunter Speakers Corner is a Claremont 4th of July tradition that celebrates freedom of speech. T. Willard Hunter, a writer and community advocate, started the tradition in 1977 to give citizens an opportunity to express their opinions on national and local issues. Past speeches have focused on literature, politics, religion, history, travel, and personal fulfillment. The deadline to reserve a speech time slot is Thursday, June 4, 2026.

For more information, contact the Recreation and Human Services Department at SpecialEvents@claremontca.gov or click the link below to view the full press release.  

Speakers Corner Press Release(PDF, 149KB)