TAMPA, Fla. — The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is commemorating the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776 and establishing the United States of America. It is often celebrated ...

SEATTLE — From small-town processions to waterfront fireworks and music stages, the Seattle metro area marked the Fourth of July with a full slate of community celebrations, big and small. In Seattle ...

Jason Kelce was just like plenty of Americans on the Fourth of July, taking in some of the best fireworks. However, when the Philadelphia Eagles legend took to social media to celebrate, he was met ...

Fourth of July, US Independence Day fireworks are seen over the US Capitol and National Monument in Washington, DC on July 4, 2013. AFP Photo/Paul J. Richards (Photo by Paul J. RICHARDS / AFP) (Photo ...

It’s a royal Fourth of July sprinkled with edible flowers! Meghan Markle shared a glimpse into how she, Prince Harry and their children are spending the holiday in a new post on her As Ever Instagram ...

Bring back Swiftmas in July! Virginia Chamlee is a Politics Writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE for three years. Her work has previously appeared in The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, Eater, ...

Independence Day is always filled with festivities, and one of the many 4th of July traditions that always hold true is fireworks. If you are unable to make it to a fireworks show in your area or ...

In honor of the Fourth of July, here's a look back at a story on its history, originally published June 30, 2022. Since 1777, the United States has celebrated Independence Day on July 4, signifying ...

Founding Father John Adams once wrote that American independence should be celebrated with "illuminations from one end of this continent to the other" Charna Flam is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She ...

U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. Most banks will also be closed on July 4, but ATMs will remain accessible. Mail delivery services (USPS, ...

The Fourth of July is a celebration of our nation's birthday. So, what better way to honor America than with woosh-bang-boom! Yes, fireworks, it's a holiday tradition. Here is where you can enjoy the ...

The 4th of July has arrived once more, bringing a long summer weekend and a whole lot of celebrations you can watch. It can be hard to keep track of it all on your own, especially as you gear up to ...