Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July around the corner there will be plenty of fireworks going off. If you are planning to have a fireworks show of your own, it’s important to know what’s legal and how to stay safe. NBC10’s Leah Uko has what’s allowed and what isn’t in Pa., Del. and NJ.

Patriotism was on full display in Old City on Tuesday with the Historic District’s Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade. NBC10’s Yukare Nakayama was there for it all.

Large crowds of fans in will gather in front of the original Nathan’s Famous’ restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to cheer on the the competitors as they chow down. But with Joey Chestnut not competing, the contest is suddenly wide open

Wawa Welcome America has been hosting numerous free events throughout the city. On Monday, many celebrated during the Gospel on Independence at the Independence Mall. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville caught up with attendees on why they make it a point to celebrate this tradition.

Storms forced cancellations and delays at the Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, leaving bags piling up and passengers grounded for hours. This year AAA anticipates that there will be record-setting travel volume for Fourth of July. NBC10’s Rosemary Connors spoke with travelers at the airport about their travel woes.

The biggest July 4th party in Philadelphia in the summer of 2024 takes over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a concert headlined by popstar Kesha and R&B star NE-YO before a fantastic fireworks show to wrap up 16 days of free Wawa Welcome America fun.

AAA is forecasting a record breaking number of people traveling for the Independence Day holiday week. NBC10’s Siobhan McGirl reports. 

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the travel rush is already heating up.

In honor of Fourth of July, actor Jason Biggs ranks his top five (American) pies.

NBC’s annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks” special is returning with a star-studded lineup of musical guests.

On this Fourth of July, before chowing down a few hot dogs, make sure to go get your free doughnut courtesy of Krispy Kreme.

The 2024 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest will be without its main attraction: Joey Chestnut. The acclaimed eater has been banned after signing with a plant-based hot dog company.

America’s biggest Fourth of July celebration is just a few months away. There will be several events leading up to fireworks and a concert headlined by Kesha and Ne-Yo. The best part? Everything is free! NBC10’s Karen Hua has more on this year’s Wawa Welcome America.

Police say a 20-year-old man has died after setting off fireworks in Hawaii on the Fourth of July holiday.

An unidentified person threw a large firework at a home on July 4, while a family and some friends were sitting on the front porch.

Though flags proliferate every July 4, they would have been rare during early Independence Day celebrations. Only in the mid-19th century does the U.S. flag become a permanent fixture at the White House, scholars believe.

Americans braved rain, heat, and divisions to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and hot dog eating contests across the country

Miki Sudo claimed a ninth title before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition.

Monday night’s Fourth of July drone show in North Richland Hills set a new Guinness World Record.

The weigh-in was held Monday for the Fourth of July spectacle known as the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.