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

During a Fourth of July celebration, a group gathered in the front yard to light fireworks. One firework tipped sideways and shot toward the garage and stockpile. A quick reaction prevented further explosions.

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

The Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July fireworks display could be in peril if it doesn’t find a new sponsor in 2026.

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country agree to commemorate the holiday with a fireworks celebration?

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

Milledgeville officials promised the Fourth of July event would be "spectacular," but residents who went said it fizzled out after less than 10 minutes

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.

Taylor Swift skipped her usual "Taymerica" fireworks bash in Rhode Island this year and instead slipped off to the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana - for a bill that would make even her squad gasp.