Whole aisle of fireworks at Wal-Mart set a light top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the USA that celebrates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this date, the Continental Congress declared the thirteen American colonies were a new nation called the United States of America. This meant the colonies were no longer part of the British Empire. How do people celebrate Independence Day? The 4th of July is usually celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics baseball games. Other people also celebrate with public and private events that celebrate the history, governments and traditions of the US. Politicians may give a speech at these events to show their support for the heritage and people of their country. Residents often display the American flag outside their homes or buildings. Fourth of July 2018: People often celebrate Independence Day with a parade The Statue of Liberty is also national monument that is associated with Independence Day. The Fourth of July is a federal holiday, so if the day falls on a Saturday, it is observed on Friday, July 3 - giving workers a nice day off. If the date is on a Sunday, people will celebrate on Monday, July 5. This year, the public holiday will fall on a Wednesday. Fourth of July 2018: Fireworks are a big part of Independence Day celebrations Schools and Government offices close for the holiday, as well as some businesses in order to avoid the traffic disruption on the day. What is Independence Day? People living in New England began battling the British for their independence in 1775. Before European settlers arrived, Native Americans lived in the country and each tribe had its own nation and government. Fourth of July 2018: Flag are displayed outside homes to honour the holiday On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. A couple of days later, the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved, and the document was then published. Delegates began to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776. The Second President of the United States, John Adams, wrote a letter to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776 with a description of how the day would be celebrated. American Independence Day: 10 facts about the Fourth of July Mon, July 4, 2016 Ten facts about American Independence Day celebrated on the 4th July. Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 14 Happy Fourth of July<doc-sep>Fireworks displays, parades and all kinds of events will celebrate the 4th of July holiday in Las Vegas, beginning this Saturday. People watch fireworks explode during Fourth of July festivities at Heritage Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Henderson. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal Youngsters play in the inflatable water bubble game during Fourth of July festivities at Heritage Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Henderson. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal Brianna Hernandez, right, hula hoops with her 9-year-old daughter Julisa during Fourth of July festivities at Heritage Park on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Henderson. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal Celebrating the Fourth of July at the Las Vegas Philharmonic's 2013 Symphony Park/Smith Center event. People enjoy the fireworks show at the City of Henderson's Fourth of July celebration at Heritage Park in Henderson, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Gabriella Angotti-Jones/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @gabriellaangojo Kids blow bubbles at the City of Henderson's Fourth of July celebration at Heritage Park in Henderson, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Gabriella Angotti-Jones/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @gabriellaangojo Kids jump around inside a bounce house at the City of Henderson's Fourth of July celebration at Heritage Park in Henderson, Tuesday, July 4, 2017. (Gabriella Angotti-Jones/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @gabriellaangojo Las Vegas 51s Fireworks Extravaganza; game starts at 7:05 p.m. The Las Vegas 51s take on the Salt Lake Bees at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Tickets start at $17. A fireworks show will follow the game. lv51.com We're making plans… Plans you want to be a part of! Fireworks Extravaganza All You Can Eat & Drink: https://t.co/nzLu58s3AI Other Ticket Options: https://t.co/tEZbSIF28x pic.twitter.com/LULXbEeGhD — Las Vegas 51s (@LasVegas51s) June 12, 2018 Night of Fire at Las Vegas Motor Speedway; gates open at 5 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Featuring NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing, skid plate racing, post-race fireworks, $2 hot dogs and Coca-Cola products and $3 Budweiser beers. Racing will begin at 7 p.m. Fireworks will follow the racing. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 day for adults; $13 in advance or $17 day of for seniors and military; and children 12 and younger are free with a ticketed adult. lvms.com Yankee Doodle at City of Las Vegas Pools; events begin at 1 p.m. Featuring water games and activities Tuesday at the following City of Las Vegas pools: from 1 to 5 p.m. at Doolittle Pool, 1950 N. J St. (702-229-6398); noon to 4 p.m. at Municipal Pool, 431 E. Bonanza Road (702-229-6309), Pavilion Center Pool, 101 S. Pavilion Center Drive (702-229-1488), Garside Pool, 250 S. Torrey Pines Drive (702-229-6393) and Carlos L. Martinez and Darrio J. Hall Family Pool at Gary Reese Freedom Park, 889 N. Pecos Road (702-229-1755). Regular admission is $2 for ages 4-17 and 50 and older, $3 for ages 18-49 and free for ages 3 and younger. Boulder City Damboree; parade starts at 9 a.m. The 70th annual celebration will begin with the Rotary pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. Wednesday at Bicentennial Park, 1100 Colorado St. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. at Colorado Street, travel down Nevada Highway to Fifth Street and end at Broadbent Memorial Park, 1301 Fifth St. Broadbent Memorial Park will host Damboree ceremonies, entertainment, games and contests, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Games, food, music and fireworks will be 4 to 11 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd. ($10 parking). Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. Admission is free. bcnv.org/351/Damboree-Celebration Our favorite event of the summer is nearly here – Damboree 2018! And in the 70th year of this event we've got the full schedule of all the fun for you here: https://t.co/5dlP6ECb5L pic.twitter.com/jRM1niRiGc — Boulder City Social (@BCSocialNV) June 17, 2018 Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade; parade starts at 9 a.m. The 24th annual 4th of July parade will feature floats, balloons, bands and more. Parade goers will witness the debut of a brand new float in this year’s lineup – “Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas Born, Vegas Strong.” The escort and dignitary parade commences at 8:30 a.m. with the parade starting at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails village and travel south toward Village Center Circle before heading west on Trailwood Drive and ending near the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane. summerlink.com/patriotic-parade. Celebration at The Linq Hotel; celebration starts at noon For the Fourth of July, the Linq promenade will feature activities, stilt walkers, caricature artists, hula hoop performers and entertainment noon to 10 p.m. The High Roller observation wheel will be lit red, white and blue beginning at sunset. thelinq.com Charli XCX concert at Caesars Palace; concert starts at 4 p.m. On Wednesday, Charli XCX will perform a free concert at Neptune Pool at Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis at Caesars Palace. A pool party, featuring entertainment, a DJ and drink specials, starts at noon with the concert scheduled for 4 p.m. caesars.com/caesars-palace/things-to-do Star-Spangled Spectacular in Summerlin; gates open at 5 p.m. The Las Vegas Philharmonic celebrates its 20th anniversary with an outdoor concert, fireworks, food and more. Gates open at 5 p.m. Wednesday at TPC Summerlin, 1700 Village Center Circle, $10; $25 for a family 4-pack. Reserved lawn chair seating is $125 and VIP admission is $250. lvphil.org July 4th is only a little over a week away. Do you have your tickets yet for #LVPhil’s Star Spangled Spectacular? If not visit https://t.co/MBuFPrQVZT to buy yours today! Thanks to all of our media sponsors: @reviewjournal @luxurylvmag, Lotus Broadcasting & @KTNV. pic.twitter.com/A5CXyXjrHw — LV Philharmonic (@lvphil) June 25, 2018 Fourth of July Celebration; celebration starts at 6 p.m. fireworks start at 9 p.m. The city of Henderson’s annual 4th of July celebration will feature entertainment, activities, food vendors, and a fireworks show, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Park, 350 E. Racetrack Road. Admission is free. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. cityofhenderson.com Join us Wednesday, July 4 at Heritage Park for a night of family-friendly activities, food and music by The Fab. The celebration begins at 6pm ending with a spectacular fireworks show at 9pm. pic.twitter.com/01POQNtTNb — City of Henderson (@cityofhenderson) June 27, 2018 Mystic Roots concert at Mandalay Bay; concert starts at 9 p.m. The Mystic Roots concert at Mandalay Bay Beach will feature a fireworks show. The concert starts at 9 p.m., $20. ticketmaster.com Fireworks at Green Valley Ranch Resort; fireworks start at 9 p.m. The “July 4th Fireworks Blast,” a nine-minute fireworks show, will be presented at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway, Henderson. Fireworks at Fiesta Rancho and Texas Station; fireworks start at 9 p.m. The “July 4th Fireworks Blast,” a nine-minute fireworks show, will be presented at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday at a shared location between Fiesta Rancho, 2400 N. Rancho Drive, and Texas Station, 2101 Texas Star Lane, in North Las Vegas. Fiesta Rancho and Texas Station will host a block party, featuring food vendors, entertainment, a Kids Fun Zone and shopping, at each properties’ outdoor parking lots from 4 to 11 p.m. Admission is free. stationcasinosblog.com Fireworks at Red Rock Resort; fireworks start at 9 p.m. The “July 4th Fireworks Blast,” a nine-minute fireworks show, will be presented at approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. Fireworks at Stratosphere; fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. The “Red, White & Boom!” fireworks display will begin at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. Doors open at 8 p.m. for a viewing party at Elation rooftop pool. During the day, tower admission is free for locals from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Crafted Buffet is offering locals buy-one-get-one admission. stratospherehotel.com Helicopter view of fireworks Sundance Helicopters, Inc. continues its annual Fourth of July tradition by offering helicopter flights over the Las Vegas Strip for a bird’s eye view of the city’s fireworks spectacular. An exclusive picnic option is also available where guests land atop a secluded scenic overlook with the Las Vegas skyline to the east and a backdrop of Red Rock Canyon. The Fireworks Aerial tour begins with a stretch limousine pickup.<doc-sep>Watching Fourth of July fireworks from your couch this year? Not a bad idea, given the crowds and oppressive humidity. Here are all your options for where to tune in, with televised specials — with singers and performers — taking place in Washington, New York and Boston:<doc-sep>
​Cities big and small across the United States will celebrate the country's Independence Day with fireworks displays on Wednesday night. The shows vary in start time, length and backdrop, but all are expected to dazzle and show off American pride. Related: July 4 Sales 2018: Deals, discounts and coupons for the holiday Here are the start times and information on fireworks shows in some of the largest cities in the United States: New York City Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show is slated to start at 9:25 p.m. The fireworks will be set off from barges on the East River, spanning a mile from 23rd to 42nd Streets, making it Macy's largest display in 42 years. The show, among the most renowned in the country, will last about 25 minutes. ​​ If you’re planning on seeing the @Macys 4th of July Fireworks, here are some places where you can view them from. Be safe and have a Happy 4th of July ! 🎆🇺🇸🎆 pic.twitter.com/LbKkIa7u2t — NYPD 30th Precinct (@NYPD30Pct) July 4, 2018 Chicago Chicago's grandest fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m. at Navy Pier. Visitors without reserved tickets should arrive early, as the pier quickly reaches capacity and closes. Besides the pier, the fireworks can be seen from Promontory Point, North Avenue Beach, 31st Street Beach, Belmont Harbor, Maggie Daley Park and the museum campus close to Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium. Los Angeles The sprawling metro area offers a variety of fireworks events, with among the most popular being AmericaFest, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, shooting off fireworks at 9 p.m. The Rose Bowl opens at 2 p.m. with an array of activities to celebrate Independence Day, from classic American fare to games and rides for kids, to a motorcycle stunt show. Parking costs $20. The cheaper alternative is to watch the fireworks in Downtown L.A., starting at 9 p.m., from Grand Park. The park hosts a block party with food and live music and can be reached via the Metro. Doors open at 3 p.m., and the block party is free. Washington, D.C. The National Fireworks in the nation's capital will begin around 9 p.m. The National Mall is the closest that viewers can get to the fireworks display, and is the most popular place to watch them. Viewers should arrive early to stake out a spot, as latecomers are not allowed access to the best areas. Those close up are advised to bring earplugs. Boston One of America's oldest cities starts its fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. over the Charles River, with a concert beginning at 8 p.m. Crowds gravitate to the Esplanade from the Museum of Science to the Boston University Bridge for front-row seats.