The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.” The tradition stuck.

Online users shared a video showing U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump observing the festivities from a White House balcony.

Athens. The Athens Lions Club will host its Fourth of July Celebration July 3 and 4 in Memorial Park, 112 Mueller St. in Athens. Festivities include a beer area, live music by Hyde from 7 p.m. to ...

Here’s how Southern California fire and police departments prepared for and responded to one of the busiest days of the year.

The Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July fireworks display could be in peril if it doesn’t find a new sponsor in 2026.

The 10312 ZIP code, which covers Annadale, Arden Heights, Eltingville, Greenridge and Huguenot, saw the most complaints with 148, representing roughly 24% of all complaints across Staten Island.

Harlee was hit with an artillery style firework shell, which exploded on her, set her on fire. She underwent burn baths and skin grafts.