Independence Day is almost here, and as the sun went down Wednesday, street closures went up around the National Mall. By 7 p.m., crews blocked off part of Pennsylvania Avenue from 12th to 14th The B-2 pilots will be in attendance on Friday at the White House Fourth of July celebrations, two White House officials shared with The Daily Wire. The White House celebration will also include a flyover by B-2 Spirit bombers, the jets that conducted the strikes on Iran earlier this month in Operation Midnight Hammer, according to CBS. How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings The Fourth of July is the second most popular American holiday, following only Christmas. Celebrating the Fourth of July is among the topics covered by Prosper Insights & Analytics in its monthly online surveys, which collect data on annual events and related market behavior. An inside look at how law enforcement prepares to keep communities safe during Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S. Our guide to July 2025 at Walt Disney World offers a free crowd calendar, when to visit & avoid, weather, new attraction openings & closures, and Independence Day events. Plus info & tips for summer season at Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios. July is the height of summer vacation at Walt Disney [] The U.S. population is nearly 123 times larger than it was in 1780, the nearest estimate to when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Since 1985 one of the nation’s most impressive and unique Independence Day celebrations has been held in Addison — Kaboom Town!® Join us for an unforgettable event filled with Flights, Sights and an Amazing Night! Join us for the Chico Area Parks and Recreation Department’s 4th of July Parade at 9AM in Downtown Chico! The parade features festive floats and vehicles decorated by local organizations and businesses. Attendance is totally free, so bring the whole family for a lively morning! Enjoy live music, sunny weather, and comm Multi-platinum Country superstar Dierks Bentley will headline Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th presented by Dr Pepper. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE July 4th, 2025 10am - Noon Downtown Fairfax Rain or Shine The City of Fairfax's Independence Day Parade and Fireworks began in 1967. Organized by the Delta Alpha Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the parade has developed into the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The parade has all the requisite ingredients for the Fourth of July: marching bands, floats How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth Fireworks burst above the National Mall and, from left, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building, during Independence Day celebrations in Washington on July 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File) As July 4th nears, 49% of Americans plan to celebrate—with fireworks, cookouts, and time with loved ones topping the list. Discover how excitement for Independence Day varies by age, region, and family life. Per Thrill-Data, Walt Disney World as a whole had a crowd level of 1/10 with an average wait time of 26 minutes on July 4, 2024. For reference, that’s down as compared to the last two weeks of June, which had average wait times of 35 minutes (second to last week) and 31 minutes (last week). Last year's 4th of July festivities drew over 13,000 attendees, while recent Friday Night Markets saw more than 7,000 participants. The large crowds have led to injuries involving both pets and Find information to plan your trip around town on July 4, including directions, closures, security, and safety tips. Learn the history of why the nation celebrates our Independence Day on July 4 each year. TSA sets a new record with 3.1 million travelers screened in a single day while preparing for over 18.5 million Americans to fly during the Fourth of July holiday period. The 4th of July Family Celebration & Fireworks in San Gabriel Park was introduced by the Georgetown Sertoma Club in 1983. Immediately the site became the place to be each year for Georgetown families and friends along with many other holiday celebrants from neighboring communities. Free 4th of July Drone Light Show ~ Presented by: Starlight Bowl Headliner: Bruno & The Hooligans Opener: The Ultimate Rock Band The evening will conclude with a spectacular drone light show at 9:00 p.m. Please register using the link below to confirm your attendance. Join us in Mt Shasta City for our annual 4th of July Celebration and Street Fair. Festivities begin on July 3rd at 2pm with Street Fair and Live Music. July 4th Kicks off with the Mt Shasta Fun Run, followed by the parade at Noon, then full Street Fair, music, and wraps up with Fireworks at Dusk.
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