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

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.

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

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Athens. The Athens Lions Club will host its Fourth of July Celebration July 3 and 4 in Memorial Park, 112 Mueller St. in Athens. Festivities include a beer area, live music by Hyde from 7 p.m. to ...

The article Fireworks Reports Down In San Mateo County During 4th Of July Celebrations: Police appeared first on San Mateo Patch. SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The sheriff's office reported that fireworks-related calls during the last month were nearly cut in half compared to the year prior.

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

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.