In Greater Boston, the Fourth of July includes a number of annual traditions: music at the Hatch Shell, the presentation of the Declaration of Independence, and the reading of Frederick Douglass’s ...

Greater Boston is ringing in America’s 249th Independence Day with speeches, live music and other festivities Friday. Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted visitors from far and not-so-far as the ...

Independence Day is nearly here, and Americans around the country are making plans to celebrate the United States' 249th birthday. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades and outdoor barbecues have ...

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BOSTON (WHDH) - Drivers navigating around the city Friday should plan for detours; as crews prepare for tonight’s 4th of July shows, several streets will close. Starting at 9 a.m., Storrow Drive ...

Boston has always loved fireworks. In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common to celebrate one year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

It was a stunning birthday bash for America as Boston held its annual July 4th fireworks with the Boston Pops and other special guests. People were treated to three hours of musical performances from ...

Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston ...

With illegal firework activity always popping off this week, Boston Police has launched a fireworks reporting hotline for the holiday weekend. BPD has established a dedicated non-emergency phone line ...

Severna Park July 4th Parade. July 4, 2025-Vintage cars in the Severna Park 50th Independence Day Parade.(John Gillis/Freelance) July 4, 2025-A truck from the Earleigh Heights Volunteer Fire Company ...

Americans across all 50 states are prepping for the Fourth of July and, of course, the rousing celebrations that come with it. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become ...