The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

Online users shared a video showing U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump observing the festivities from a White House balcony.

On July 4, 1777, the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.” The tradition stuck.

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Fire activity over the Fourth of July weekend is trending in the right direction. “The night of the Fourth this year, 2025, anecdotally speaking, it seemed like we had fewer calls for service than compared to last year,” said John Beck, the Fire Marshall for the Reno Fire Department.

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Athens. The Athens Lions Club will host its Fourth of July Celebration July 3 and 4 in Memorial Park, 112 Mueller St. in Athens. Festivities include a beer area, live music by Hyde from 7 p.m. to ...

The article Fireworks Reports Down In San Mateo County During 4th Of July Celebrations: Police appeared first on San Mateo Patch. SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The sheriff's office reported that fireworks-related calls during the last month were nearly cut in half compared to the year prior.

Here’s how Southern California fire and police departments prepared for and responded to one of the busiest days of the year.