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4th Of July Event

Times Square Ball to drop eight times on July 4

Jul 4

Video shows skydiver crashing into tent at NorCal rodeo

Jul 3

Who is paying for America's 250th celebrations?

The presence of America250 and Freedom 250 has continued to spark confusion.

Jul 4

Gear up for America 250 with our top merchandise picks

Jun 29

America 250: Events, celebrations to expect in NYC

Jun 28

Noah Kahan to headline Rolling Stone Festival in NY

Apr 28

Tri-State residents mark Independence Day under sunny skies

Jul 4, 2025

Crowds flock to beaches, boardwalks, parades for July 4th

Jul 4, 2024

By the numbers: The July 4th hot dog eating contest

Jul 3, 2024

Latest Videos

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Naval ship arrives in New York Harbor ahead of Sail4th 250

Jul 2

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Thousands of people spend July 4th holiday at Jones Beach

Jul 4, 2024

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One of the oldest Independence Day traditions continues in NJ

Jul 4, 2023

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One of the nation's oldest 4th of July parades still dazzles on SI

Jul 4, 2023

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Holiday festivities underway ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Jul 3, 2022

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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest competitors weigh in on Coney Island

Jul 1, 2022

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New Jersey town hosts 127th annual July 4 parade

Jul 5, 2021

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Joey Chestnut eats record 76 hot dogs

Jul 4, 2021

Latest Stories

July 4th fireworks 2024 in New York City, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut

Here's a list of the many communities around the Tri-State planning Independence Day celebrations with fireworks.

Jun 28, 2024

48th Annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show returns to the Hudson River with new tricks

For the first time since 2013, the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show will return to the Hudson River, and people are excited!

Jun 27, 2024

1 dead, 4 injured after 'major fire' from fireworks explosion in east Texas, authorities say

Investigators say crews were prepping for an event in Upshur County when a huge fire broke out at about 10:30 a.m.

Jul 4, 2023

One of the nation's oldest 4th of July parades still dazzles on Staten Island

Hundreds of people on Staten Island didn't let the rain damper their plans to celebrate Independence Day.

Jul 4, 2023

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The exceptionally American tradition: History of Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest

Joey "Jaws" Chestnut set a new record in 2021 after eating 76 hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute contest.

Jul 3, 2023