America’s summertime birthday celebrations rate among the favorites for boaters. Warm sunshine, cool waters, BBQs, music and outdoor activities, rounded out by patriotic firework shows, are the ultimate 4thof July recipe. From the East Coast to the Great Lakes, the following events present Ind...
BOSTON - There's no better place to commemorate the 4th of July than in Boston, Massachusetts. The city's fireworks display, accompanied by a performance from the Boston Pops, is one of the most iconic Independence Day celebrations in the country. Below you'll find everything you need to ...
You can smell the wonderful food, hear the music, and sense the excitement as you walk across the Greenway to Hanover Street, where many of the celebrations take place. These festivals take place almost every weekend throughout the summer. North End Festivals scheduled for July: Madonna delle...
The weather is almost always wonderful and our 4th of July celebrations in New York City, especially the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®, are second to none! Choose from July 4th Fireworks Cruises, Hotels with July 4th Fireworks views, Yankees game & Fireworks, July 4th Broadway Shows and...
In 1870, July 4th became a federal holiday as voted by Congress. In 1941, it became a paid holiday to every federal employee. It is undeniably one of the most important national holidays in the US. In present times, 4th of July celebrations focus more on leisure activities and family get...
Fireworks, Parades & Hot Dogs – Unique 4th of July Celebrations in the United States There are a number of special events which are unique to specific places in the USA. The longest running Fourth of July event started in 1785 and continues to this day in Bristol, Rhode Island. This New...
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.
Get ready for the excitement of the 4th of July in San Francisco! This year, the holiday lands on a Thursday, setting the stage for an unforgettable weekend packed with festivities and celebrations all over the city. San Francisco's waterfront becomes a magnet for those looking to celebrate,...
The first hurricane of the season, Arthur, forced many East Coast cities to switch the dates of their Fourth of July celebrations. Boston officials moved the annual Boston Pops July 4 concert and fireworks from Friday to Thursday. Then they cut short the concerts so the fireworks could begin....
Even though Fourth of July celebrations have occurred for many years, it wasn’t made an unpaid federal holiday until 1870. It wasn’t until 1941 when the holiday was added to the list of paid holidays for federal employees. 7. The first Fourth of July fireworks were in 1777 ...