July 4th fireworks: How to watch & stream fireworks displays from across the US
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
Times Square ball drops for July 4th, America250 celebration
The Times Square ball is set to drop eight times this July 4 weekend, marking midnight in every U.S. time zone. Here's how to watch.
The Times Square ball is set to drop eight times this July 4 weekend, marking midnight in every U.S. time zone. Here's how to watch.
5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, medical experts highlight five innovations that have dramatically improved health and quality of life.
Atlanta's America 250 safety preparations
City of Atlanta public leaders including Fire & Rescue Chief Rod Smith, APD Chief Darin Schierbaum, and Executive Director of 911 Communications Desiree Arnold gathered to share a message regarding public safety ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
City of Atlanta public leaders including Fire & Rescue Chief Rod Smith, APD Chief Darin Schierbaum, and Executive Director of 911 Communications Desiree Arnold gathered to share a message regarding public safety ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
America's bicentennial vs America 250: How the country has changed in 50 years
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
America 250: National Parks offering free admission for 4th of July weekend
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
You can celebrate America's 250th anniversary and visit a National Park for free this weekend.
Americans cutting corners for 4th of July travel
With the USA’s 250th around the corner, you might expect our country’s most patriotic landmarks to be among the top places Americans have visited, but you’d be wrong. We spoke to HotelTonight's Business Lead, Aleem Ahmed, about where Americans are headed this weekend.
With the USA’s 250th around the corner, you might expect our country’s most patriotic landmarks to be among the top places Americans have visited, but you’d be wrong. We spoke to HotelTonight's Business Lead, Aleem Ahmed, about where Americans are headed this weekend.
America250: Artist Steve Penley honors country's history
One of the country's most recognized presidential artists is honoring America's 250th year with a new limited-edition collection featuring iconic patriotic imagery. Chris Rosenthal speaks to artist Steve Penley about the work.
One of the country's most recognized presidential artists is honoring America's 250th year with a new limited-edition collection featuring iconic patriotic imagery. Chris Rosenthal speaks to artist Steve Penley about the work.
Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.
Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.
America 250: US Mint releases updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollar for nation's anniversary
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
The United States Mint has released updated nickels, dimes, quarters, and half dollars in honor of America's Semi-quincentennial.
2026 Patriot Games: Dates revealed, applications opened for national high school competition
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
The Patriot Games are coming Washington, D.C. in the first weeks of August.
Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Trump shares new image of America 250 passport featuring photo of himself
President Trump will be the first living president to be featured on the U.S. passport.
President Trump will be the first living president to be featured on the U.S. passport.
Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall
President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.
President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.
2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.
White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says
Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.
Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.
5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.
At least 3 suspects ID’d in alleged drone attack plot to attack UFC event at White House: FOX News
An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital.
An alleged plot targeting this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., was disrupted by the FBI and its law enforcement partners, officials told Fox News Digital.
Trump says July 4th American 250 celebration will be a 'TRUMP RALLY'
President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."
President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."
UFC Freedom 250: Gaethje stuns Topuria as Trump marks 80th birthday
American Justin Gaethje stunned Spanish‑Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria on the White House South Lawn, delivering an upset victory to close out UFC Freedom 250.
American Justin Gaethje stunned Spanish‑Georgian lightweight champion Ilia Topuria on the White House South Lawn, delivering an upset victory to close out UFC Freedom 250.