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Jul. 4th celebrations across country

How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth

People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era.

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What is the Fourth of July? Why the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

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Photos: July Fourth celebrations across the country

It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday commemorates.

July 4th, America250

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Next 4th of July will be America's 250th birthday. How Tennessee plans to celebrate the semiquincentennial

This time next year, the nation will be filled with pride and patriotism as the United States marks its 250th birthday. Here’s how Tennessee plans to celebrate.

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NYC set to celebrate 4th of July with Macy's fireworks show

Fireworks Show returns to the East River on Friday night, and security will be tight. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the details.

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America250: Once July 4th passes, focuses turns to the 250th birthday celebration

The United States will start a yearlong celebration of its 250th birthday. Here's what you need to know about the patriotic celebrations, which started with the Grand Military Parade & Celebration on June 14th.

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 ...

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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 ...

Is the Post Office Open on July 4th? Details on USPS Holiday Hours

Alternatively, you may be hoping to check some errands off your to-do list on the holiday. If a trip to the post office was ...

Demonstrators line Eugene's streets for 'No Kings since 1776' protest on Fourth of July

At least 500 demonstrators lined the streets outside the federal courthouse in Eugene on July 4 for a "No Kings since 1776" ...

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Are the United States stock markets open on the Fourth of July?

Today is Independence Day, and like most federal holidays, services and stores may be closed or open for different hours. This includes the stock markets.

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Fourth of July 2025

On July 4th, 1776, delegates from thirteen of Britain's North American colonies adopted a resolution "that these United ...

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From a homicidal shark to fighting off an alien invasion. Here's the ultimate July 4 movie marathon

The story has a place in the Fourth of July line-up because the story follows Forrest Gump, a man with a lower IQ from ...

Will mail be delivered on 4th of July? Stock exchange open? What's open and closed in RI

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, ...

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