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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Monica is an entertainment reporter covering TV, film, and music. In honor of Independence Day, Macy’s annual Fourth of July ...

Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become ...

• NVMM will be open on Friday, July 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to celebrate Independence Day. Visitors are invited to join in a day filled with engaging activities and patriotic spirit. • Events will ...

On July 5, 1852, the formerly enslaved abolitionist Frederick Douglass delivered his scathing Independence Day speech about the paradox of patriotism in an America that had passed its second federal ...

The annual Fourth of July Parade in Kalispell is a favorite for the holiday. The Flathead Marines host the parade through downtown beginning at 10 a.m. The parade travels from Center Street down Main ...

CHICAGO — Millions of people around the country will be traveling through the air during the Fourth of July holiday. That means Chicago’s two major airports could be in for some record-breaking days, ...

Editor’s note: As of press time, the National Hurricane Center was monitoring a disturbance expected to stall off the Southeast U.S. coast later this week, which could affect your Fourth of July ...

Do me a favor and name a few things that you feel are purely American. Most people would mention the iconic food items of cheeseburgers, hot dogs, or French fries. The hamburger has roots in Germany, ...