July 4th parades and fireworks 2024: How to watch live
Parades and fireworks are the highlight of the day today as Americans celebrate Independence Day, and you can watch it all right here.
Parades and fireworks are the highlight of the day today as Americans celebrate Independence Day, and you can watch it all right here.
Fourth of July 2024 brings 'lowest holiday' gas prices
Drivers filling up their cars on the Fourth of July will encounter the "lowest holiday price" for a gallon of gas in three years, according to a projection from GasBuddy.
Drivers filling up their cars on the Fourth of July will encounter the "lowest holiday price" for a gallon of gas in three years, according to a projection from GasBuddy.
Washington DC expected to see record travel for Independence Day Weekend
More than 1.8 million Washington-metro area residents are projected to travel 50 miles or more over the Independence Day holiday weekend, according to AAA.
More than 1.8 million Washington-metro area residents are projected to travel 50 miles or more over the Independence Day holiday weekend, according to AAA.
Are fireworks legal in your state?
The laws regarding consumer purchase and use of fireworks may vary depending on which state, city or county with which you reside.
The laws regarding consumer purchase and use of fireworks may vary depending on which state, city or county with which you reside.
4th of July events: Your full guide on what to do in the DMV
What better place to celebrate the independence of the United States than in the heart of the nation’s capital? Here's your guide to events for the 4th of July all throughout the DMV:
What better place to celebrate the independence of the United States than in the heart of the nation’s capital? Here's your guide to events for the 4th of July all throughout the DMV:
4th of July guide: Fireworks laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Across the U.S., Independence Day is all about celebrating the nation’s history with food, family and, of course, fireworks. But here in the DMV, laws on what fireworks can be bought and where they can be used can be confusing.
Across the U.S., Independence Day is all about celebrating the nation’s history with food, family and, of course, fireworks. But here in the DMV, laws on what fireworks can be bought and where they can be used can be confusing.
July 4th Traffic: Best and worst times to drive
More than 1.8 million Washington, D.C. area residents will travel over the week surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, says AAA Mid-Atlantic, and most of them will hit the road to get to their destinations.
More than 1.8 million Washington, D.C. area residents will travel over the week surrounding the Fourth of July holiday, says AAA Mid-Atlantic, and most of them will hit the road to get to their destinations.
DC Fourth of July celebration road closures and parking restrictions
Washington, D.C. will be jammed packed this week as the country prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
Washington, D.C. will be jammed packed this week as the country prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
Fourth of July fireworks in DC: Where to watch, when they start & more
The nation’s capital is one of the best places in the country to celebrate Independence Day. Here’s where you can catch D.C.’s fireworks display Thursday night.
The nation’s capital is one of the best places in the country to celebrate Independence Day. Here’s where you can catch D.C.’s fireworks display Thursday night.
Fourth of July weather DC: Severe storms could impact fireworks
The beautiful summer sunshine we've seen all week could be on its way out for the July 4 holiday.
The beautiful summer sunshine we've seen all week could be on its way out for the July 4 holiday.
National Mall Fourth of July fireworks: Some changes this year, officials say
This Thursday, the United States will celebrate its 248th birthday, which means thousands upon thousands of people will be heading to the National Mall to see the spectacular fireworks show this Independence Day.
This Thursday, the United States will celebrate its 248th birthday, which means thousands upon thousands of people will be heading to the National Mall to see the spectacular fireworks show this Independence Day.
How to watch DC's Annual Independence Day Parade
The nation's capital is gearing up for another packed Fourth of July celebration and that means you should scope out spots for the festivities early!
The nation's capital is gearing up for another packed Fourth of July celebration and that means you should scope out spots for the festivities early!
Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?
Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.
Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.
Sesame Street's Elmo helps Round Rock officials talk about fireworks ordinances
Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.
Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.
Fireworks injuries on the rise, report warns ahead of July 4th celebrations
The Fourth of July is commonly associated with food, fun, and of course, fireworks – but the number of injuries caused by fireworks may catch some Americans by surprise.
The Fourth of July is commonly associated with food, fun, and of course, fireworks – but the number of injuries caused by fireworks may catch some Americans by surprise.
Halloween already? Some retailers gearing up for spooky season mid-summer
It's still summertime but some retailers are skipping right to Halloween!
It's still summertime but some retailers are skipping right to Halloween!
First Juneteenth Honor Flight to DC
The first Juneteenth Honor Flight made its way from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, honoring some two dozen all-Black service men and women who tell FOX 5, they’ve never received this kind of hero’s welcome before.
The first Juneteenth Honor Flight made its way from Atlanta, Georgia to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, honoring some two dozen all-Black service men and women who tell FOX 5, they’ve never received this kind of hero’s welcome before.
Happy Juneteenth: How the city of Alexandria is honoring the federal holiday
A range of events are scattered throughout the Washington Metropolitan area to help commemorate Juneteenth.
A range of events are scattered throughout the Washington Metropolitan area to help commemorate Juneteenth.
Juneteenth 2024: What’s open and what’s closed in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Juneteenth is being celebrated across the county Wednesday and now that this historic day that marked the end of slavery in 1865 is a federal holiday, many businesses are closed and services are suspended.
Juneteenth is being celebrated across the county Wednesday and now that this historic day that marked the end of slavery in 1865 is a federal holiday, many businesses are closed and services are suspended.
Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town
This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.
This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.


















