What time is Washington DC's America 250 firework show?
Washington, D.C., is just days away from celebrating the nation's 250th birthday on the National Mall, and FOX 5 DC has learned what time the record-breaking firework show is expected to start.
Washington, D.C., is just days away from celebrating the nation's 250th birthday on the National Mall, and FOX 5 DC has learned what time the record-breaking firework show is expected to start.
How much are Americans spending this Fourth of July?
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.
Planning a July 4th getaway? Here are the top-ranked cities
A new WalletHub study ranks the best U.S. cities for celebrating the Fourth of July, evaluating the 100 largest cities based on factors including affordability, entertainment, safety, accessibility and holiday weather.
A new WalletHub study ranks the best U.S. cities for celebrating the Fourth of July, evaluating the 100 largest cities based on factors including affordability, entertainment, safety, accessibility and holiday weather.
The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
DC Juneteenth street closures, parking restrictions in place Friday
Numerous street closures and parking restrictions are in place Friday, June 19 as Washington, D.C., marks the Juneteenth holiday with a parade, Opal’s Walk for Freedom and a city block party.
Numerous street closures and parking restrictions are in place Friday, June 19 as Washington, D.C., marks the Juneteenth holiday with a parade, Opal’s Walk for Freedom and a city block party.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Most patriotic states in America revealed ahead of July 4
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Which state is the most patriotic in America? New rankings based on military participation, voter turnout, and volunteerism put one state at the top of the list.
Juneteenth sparks questions of financial freedom in Black community
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
With Juneteenth – a federal holiday recognizing Black liberation and the end of slavery in the United States two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed– coming up on Friday, the disconnect between financial equality and Black Americans is still at large.
WATCH: National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC
The National Memorial Day Parade returns to Washington, D.C., on Monday, honoring generations of American service members and fallen heroes through music, tributes, and patriotic displays.
The National Memorial Day Parade returns to Washington, D.C., on Monday, honoring generations of American service members and fallen heroes through music, tributes, and patriotic displays.
Major road closures in DC for Memorial Day Parade
Drivers in Washington, D.C., should prepare for significant road closures and parking restrictions Monday as the National Memorial Day Parade takes place downtown.
Drivers in Washington, D.C., should prepare for significant road closures and parking restrictions Monday as the National Memorial Day Parade takes place downtown.
Watch live events from across the country on Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies and parades honoring fallen U.S. service members will stream live nationwide on LiveNOW from FOX.
What’s open and closed on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday, which means some business operations are affected. Here's what to expect.
What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.
The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory.
DC weather: Showers Friday as wet Memorial Day weekend moves in
Showers Friday with highs around 60 degrees as a wet Memorial Day weekend settles in, with showers and thunderstorms likely through Monday.
Showers Friday with highs around 60 degrees as a wet Memorial Day weekend settles in, with showers and thunderstorms likely through Monday.
Memorial Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
Whether you need a last-minute grocery run for your backyard barbecue or are locking down your holiday weekend plans, here is a complete guide to what’s open and closed in your area this Memorial Day.
National Mall Fourth of July fireworks aiming to break world record for America 250
Organizers say the display will go on for 30 minutes, and feature more than 800,000 fireworks
Organizers say the display will go on for 30 minutes, and feature more than 800,000 fireworks
White House Easter Egg Roll 2026: President Trump, first lady welcome crowds to South Lawn
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, welcoming families to the South Lawn for a day of holiday activities.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday, welcoming families to the South Lawn for a day of holiday activities.
What is the 25th Amendment? Trump criticized over Easter Iran message
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Several lawmakers are saying President Trump’s Easter message about Iran is cause for his removal, and want the 25th Amendment invoked. Here’s what to know about the procedure.
Artemis II: First photos of Earth from Orion spacecraft
What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.
What does Earth look like from the vantage point of Artemis II's astronauts? NASA released a handful of images on Friday of Earth, taken from space by Commander Reid Wiseman and others aboard the Orion spacecraft as they continue to make their way towards the moon's orbit.