Extravagant fireworks display on July 4 across the United States, including Washington DC and NYC Macy's fireworks, marked the closure of 249th US Independence Day.

The 4th of July parade from Washington DC in celebration of Independence Day. Marites Buenafe, originally from Kentucky, told her family she'd disembarked from the Norwegian Bliss for a hike. She never came back to the ship. The girl plunged 45ft from the vessel’s fourth deck but it was not initially clear what caused her fall

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, here's what to know about watching Fourth of July celebrations on TV and streaming.

People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era.

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?