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What is America250? Fourth of July 2026 will have big plans. Here’s what we know
Here's what we know about America250, the catchy name for next year's Independence Day milestone, and who's behind the ...
When Did Fireworks Become a Fourth of July Tradition?
The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country ...
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Wantagh holds parade for July 4
The parade has been a tradition among the Wantagh community, with the first July 4th celebration dating back to the 1950s.
“What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?”: James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass’s Historic Speech
We begin our July Fourth special broadcast with the words of Frederick Douglass. Born into slavery around 1818, Douglass ...
What's open and closed on the Fourth of July in MA? See list
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, ...
What Time Is ‘A Capitol Fourth’ 4th Of July Special? How To Watch
America’s annual 4th of July celebration "A Capitol Fourth" is airing on free TV and streaming on Friday. Where can you watch ...
List of Cities Canceling 4th of July Events Expands: What to Know
Displays in Lodi Lake, El Dorado, Chico, Cloverdale, and St Helena have all been canceled following an explosion at the ...
The USS Constitution’s 4th of July turnaround at Castle Island, 21-gun salute: Photos
Crowds flocked to Castle Island to check out Old Ironsides and its annual Fourth of July turnaround in Boston Harbor, along ...