Former MSNBC host Joy Reid argued Juneteenth is the true independence day for Black Americans, not July 4th, citing the emancipation of slaves.

If you’re feeling positively revolutionary this Fourth of July, then travel back in time and host a 1776-themed party. Invite everyone over, dress up in powdered wigs and fancy attire, and play a bunch of drum and fife tunes. Finish off the day with a singalong screening of “Hamilton.”

What will the 4th of July 2026 average gas price be in the US? Fourth of July gas prices for holiday travel, oil price per barrel, and current gas prices.

All across the Piedmont Triad, communities are celebrating Independence Day with food trucks, music and, most importantly, fireworks! We’re listing fireworks shows and events as they’re

Fourth of July Forecast across the US: Intense summer heat will build, while on the other, cooler-than-average temperatures and rounds of thunderstorms could put a damper on patriotic outdoor plans.

Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) will give a speech about patriotism on the Fourth of July from the Maryland State House, in contrast to President Donald Trump‘s Independence Day rally on the National Mall, a “Tribute to America.

West Palm Beach and Lake Worth Beach will host July 4 celebrations featuring fireworks and family activities.

Early NOAA outlooks for late June and early July suggest above‑normal heat across the U.S., humidity and scattered storms. The July 4th, 2026 outlook.