Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous

Officials in San Jose announced that a 4th of July drone show would take place at Lake Cunningham after Tuesday's explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Yolo County led to the cancellation of the fireworks display.

The Yuba-Sutter fireworks show was pushed to July 5 "after thoughtful discussion and out of respect for those impacted by the explosion in Yolo County," organizers said in a statement. "Our hearts remain with the community of Esparto,

The fireworks' storage facility explosion in Yolo County this week has prompted the city of San Jose to cancel its annual July 4 fireworks show.

Afternoon showers and storms for South Florida's Fourth of July 00:36. This Fourth of July will not be independent of storms. While the morning is mainly dry, late morning through

A male wood duck moves through the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve as a light rain falls on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The wet season is in full swing in Southwest Florida as daily

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As Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and parades, many businesses and services will alter their hours or close altogether for the Fourth of July. As is standard practice, U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day.

Friday marks the 249 th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — and the Fourth of July holiday has become one filled with fireworks, musical celebrations and other flag-waving opportunities.