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It's time to plan for Fourth of July 2026. How Florida will celebrate America's 250th anniversary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the launch of America250FL, Florida's "official hub for the yearlong commemoration." ...
Taxpayers Are Supposed To Shell Out $150 Million for Next Year's July 4th Celebrations
Consumer spending on 2025 Fourth of July celebrations is expected to reach $8.9 billion, according to the National Retail ...
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 ...
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 ...
Celebrating the Fourth of July Across the Country
Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among ...
“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 ...
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Anti-Trump Protests Erupt Across United States on July 4: Dramatic Photos - People.com
On July 4, a series of demonstrations erupted across the United States in protest of President Donald Trump and his administration's policies. The protests on the country's 249th anniversary ...
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 ...