WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation’s airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year’s projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – expected on Sunday, July 6. TSA Fourth of July Holiday Facts In 2023, 617 people died in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period. 38% (233) of those fatalities resulted from drunk driving collisions. A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel domestically for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Driving remains the most popular mode of transportation, but air travel is also expected The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be highly visible and cracking down on impaired drivers during the Fourth of July holiday reporting period, which begins at midnight on Thursday, July 3 and will run through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 6. The Patrol’s zero-tolerance policy is part of the national Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or July 4th) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. A record high of 72.2 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the July Fourth holiday period (from June 28 to July 6), according to AAA. Experts say Wednesday, July 2 will be the busiest day on the road during this year's record-breaking Fourth of July travel period. Americans celebrate July 4th, also known as Independence Day, to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on the same date in 1776. This historic document declared the BOSTON — If you’re planning to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, MassDOT is advising that you plan ahead and expect increased volumes of traffic. MassDOT has created a travel forecast, using traffic data, for the Fourth of July holiday period. The heaviest traffic is expected on AAA projected that 72.2 million travelers will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday travel period from June 28 to July 6. Knowing more about the federal holiday’s origins and meaning might give you more incentive to share inspiring 4th of July quotes and invite family and friends over for a one-of-a-kind celebration. This national holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the original thirteen colonies formally declared their separation from British rule. Today, it’s one of the most widely observed holidays in the U.S., marked by fireworks, parades, barbecues, and patriotic displays across the country. The California Highway Patrol will launch a statewide Holiday Enforcement Period to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors and help prevent injuries and deaths on the road. The Independence Day Independence Day in the United States is a holiday celebrated annually on July 4. It is often called the Fourth of July. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This event announced the separation of the 13 North American British colonies from Great Britain. Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 and is often known as the Fourth of July. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Independence Day is a patriotic holiday celebrated by Americans worldwide. CHP to be ‘out in full force' 4th of July weekend as millions hit the road The holiday enforcement period will begin Thursday evening and continue through Sunday night. Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- El Paso International Airport is getting ready for approximately 48,000 people to travel this Fourth of July weekend. That is how many travelers the airport projects it The Fourth of July or July Fourth also popularly referred to as The Independence Day is a very important date in the calendar of the United States of America. The significance of this Federal holiday dates back to July 4th 1776, which is about 241 years ago with the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress formed
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