Independence Day Parade: Friday, July 4, 11 a.m. Parade starts at 6th and Chestnut Streets. More than 5,000 participants will take to the streets of Historic Philadelphia for a patriotic and colorful parade featuring marching On July 4th, the United States will celebrate Independence Day once again. But who in the world are we trying … Read more
Americans are an ethnocentric bunch. Independence Day, to us, means the 4th of July, of course. Celebrating the day, 238 years ago, when our forefathers formally declared they'd had enough of Britain's King George III — by grilling meat, drinking beer As such, purely for fun and educational purposes, let's run down the top 13 … Read more
Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution Playlist; Download. The Fourth of July is a time for firing up the grill and … Read more
Government offices are closed Friday to observe Independence Day. That includes local, state and federal offices and courts. Libraries are also closed. In most places garbage and recycling pickup is delayed by one day. There's also no mail delivery for Government offices are closed Friday to observe Independence Day. That includes local, state and federal … Read more