Public Works Director Todd Wietzema said the move is largely a financial one. “The chamber funded half of the fireworks for a ...

Citing environmental and noise pollution, Palm Beach's council wants its neighboring city to rethink its use of fireworks and explore other options.

Calder Place community in Beaumont struggles to maintain its 20-year July 4th parade tradition due to increased permit costs.

Florida cities including Miami Beach, Lauderhill and Ocala now use drones instead of fireworks during Fourth of July celebrations, according to multiple media reports. Some places that are dry and ...

The Marquette Area Fourth of July Fireworks Committee is volunteer-based and actively seeks donations from community members.

ITASCA, Ill. (WLS) -- A suburban fireworks show has been a sparkling centerpiece of Fourth of July festivities for nearly three decades. However, what's billed as Illinois' largest fireworks ...

The drone show will feature hundreds of drones creating formations that represent the city's history and will serve as a replacement for traditional fireworks. Other events planned for the week ...

Willie Nelson's annual 4th of July Picnic is returning to Austin, Texas this year with a stacked lineup of legendary performers.

Here's how Dave Dalton Thomas, former Statesman staff member and author of the book "Picnic: Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Tradition," broke it down for us last year: "In 1973, Willie Nelson ...

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...