Freedom Flame Entries
🗺️ What You’re Looking At
Each flame is a celebration somewhere in the world—green glow = IN PERSON in Ripon, orange glow = ONLINE. The lines are sparks traveling to the big flame in Ripon, Wisconsin. The more sparks, the brighter the center flame!
How many people celebrating? That’s the size of the party at each pin—from “Just me!” (1 spark) to “Group or Organization” (100+ sparks). Click a flame or check the list to see how many sparks each location adds. 🔥
🔥 17,200 Sparks by 7 PM Central — March 20, 2026
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Two Ways to Celebrate
Stand on the same historic streets of Ripon where freedom found its voice 172 years ago. Watch torchbearers ignite candles from the rekindled Freedom Flame and become a permanent part of this American legacy.
- Live torch lighting ceremony
- Parade through historic downtown
- Community gathering & speakers
- Interactive broadcasts all day long
No plane ticket required. Join millions worldwide via our live interactive broadcast streaming 5AM Pacific to 10PM Eastern. Your registration places a real flame on this map counting toward 17,200 SPARKS.
- 24-hour live stream & interactive panels
- Your flame on the worldwide Sparks Map
- Real-time connection with global celebrants
- Free to participate — just register
