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Why do we celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July? A quick history lesson
July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July draws nearer, here's a brief rundown of what happened that day in 1776, approximately 249 years ago.
Brighton, Michigan celebrates Fourth of July with Independence Day parade
Downtown Brighton was hopping Friday morning as the city celebrated Independence Day. Residents who live along the parade route say days like these are extra special. Brenda Stordahl's home had a front-row seat to Friday's parade.
Residents in neighborhoods across Chicago celebrate summer and Independence Day by setting off fireworks Friday night.
On the fourth day of the first major municipal strike in decades, District Council 33 members brought their own brigade to ...
Procession kicks off from Boston City Hall Plaza at 9 a.m. and meanders to the Old State House for the annual reading of the ...
The blast came off Tigers starter Reese Olson, who was making his first appearance since May 17 after recovering from right ...
Angst over expanded immigration raids and concern sparked by potential wildfires loomed. Nonetheless, big crowds enjoyed ...
Historically, July 4 marks the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, where leaders like Thomas Jefferson defied ...
By The Associated Press The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, ...
Philadelphians and tourists are celebrating Independence Day Friday in America’s birthplace as a city workers strike ...
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