What's open and closed on July 4th?
From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.
From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.
Is your dog afraid of fireworks? Tips for a calmer Fourth of July celebration
As dazzling as Fourth of July fireworks can be for humans, they can be terrifying for pets. Dogs often react to the noise with energy or panic, sometimes even running away.
As dazzling as Fourth of July fireworks can be for humans, they can be terrifying for pets. Dogs often react to the noise with energy or panic, sometimes even running away.
Free Metro rides after 5pm on July Fourth as DC prepares for safe celebrations
Metro rides will be free after 5 p.m. on July Fourth as D.C. officials ramp up safety measures for the holiday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday.
Metro rides will be free after 5 p.m. on July Fourth as D.C. officials ramp up safety measures for the holiday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday.
A Capitol Fourth 2025 concert: Your guide to America’s Independence Day celebration
A live, free concert from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol is planned for the annual "A Capitol Fourth" Independence Day celebration. Here’s your guide to the celebration!
A live, free concert from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol is planned for the annual "A Capitol Fourth" Independence Day celebration. Here’s your guide to the celebration!
Alabama man shares patriotic pressure washer art: ‘Happy Independence Day!’
It takes about three years for Ron Burkett's driveway to get dirty enough to warrant a pressure washing.
It takes about three years for Ron Burkett's driveway to get dirty enough to warrant a pressure washing.
Red, white, and chew: Your go-to guide for Fourth of July dishes
Planning a July 4 celebration? Whether you’re hosting a cookout or bringing a dish to share, this menu has a little something for everyone.
Planning a July 4 celebration? Whether you’re hosting a cookout or bringing a dish to share, this menu has a little something for everyone.
July 4 in DC: Parades, concerts, fireworks & more things to do
There may be no better place to celebrate Independence Day than the nation’s capital, and this year the DMV has plenty to keep you busy. From fireworks to catching a ballgame and everything in between, here are the best activities to fill your Fourth of July.
There may be no better place to celebrate Independence Day than the nation’s capital, and this year the DMV has plenty to keep you busy. From fireworks to catching a ballgame and everything in between, here are the best activities to fill your Fourth of July.
DC weather: Here's what to expect for July 4 weekend
With one week to go until the big holiday, thunderstorms do not look like they’ll be in the forecast for the upcoming fourth of July. Here's what to expect.
With one week to go until the big holiday, thunderstorms do not look like they’ll be in the forecast for the upcoming fourth of July. Here's what to expect.
When did Juneteenth start? A look back at the history of the holiday
The hard-won freedom of enslaved people and the enduring progress of the African American community will be celebrated across the nation on Juneteenth – the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery.
The hard-won freedom of enslaved people and the enduring progress of the African American community will be celebrated across the nation on Juneteenth – the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery.
Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Kroger free ice cream coupon: How to download yours
The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.
The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.
Juneteenth celebrations scale back as corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Lee Greenwood performs at military parade
Lee Greenwood performed after President Donald Trump’s remarks at the military parade in Washington, D.C.
Lee Greenwood performed after President Donald Trump’s remarks at the military parade in Washington, D.C.
Who's sitting with Trump? President's elite box at the 250 Army Parade
The 250th Birthday Parade for the Army is underway and President Donald Trump was seated behind glass at the celebration.
The 250th Birthday Parade for the Army is underway and President Donald Trump was seated behind glass at the celebration.
Trump family at military parade: A look at his kids, grandchildren & more
President Donald Trump will give remarks at a military parade to honor the Army’s 250th anniversary – coinciding with his 79th birthday.
President Donald Trump will give remarks at a military parade to honor the Army’s 250th anniversary – coinciding with his 79th birthday.
Soldiers take part in annual Army Birthday Run ahead of military parade
Soldiers gathered Friday morning for the annual Army Birthday Run at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, marking the lead-up to Saturday’s military parade in Washington, D.C.
Soldiers gathered Friday morning for the annual Army Birthday Run at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, marking the lead-up to Saturday’s military parade in Washington, D.C.
Army 250: Could Trump's military parade be impacted by weather?
The Army's 250th anniversary is set to be celebrated this Saturday with a festival followed by a parade, concert and fireworks. But could thunderstorms put a damper on the day?
The Army's 250th anniversary is set to be celebrated this Saturday with a festival followed by a parade, concert and fireworks. But could thunderstorms put a damper on the day?
US Army marks 250 years: Who are some of the soldiers behind the uniform?
The Army celebrates its 250th birthday this Saturday. The region has been preparing and talking all about event plans to mark the moment, but what about the men and women who don the uniform?
The Army celebrates its 250th birthday this Saturday. The region has been preparing and talking all about event plans to mark the moment, but what about the men and women who don the uniform?
Most Americans believe Trump's military parade is not a good use of money, poll finds
The military parade is honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and it is happening this weekend.
The military parade is honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and it is happening this weekend.