It's been 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was passed by the Continental Congress in 1776, which the holiday commemorates.

Independence Day parades, another Joey Chestnut win and fireworks marked Friday's Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S. The big picture: Millions of Americans traveled for the holiday, facing sweltering heat,

The Fourth of July is on Friday, which means many Americans will get a day off work to grill, relax and watch fireworks. But will mail be delivered?

Friday marks the 249 th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — and the Fourth of July holiday has become one filled with fireworks, musical celebrations and other flag-waving opportunities.

The final preparations are underway for the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special for a night of dazzling pyrotechnics across New York City’s skyline, with a star-studded lineup of live performances by country artists,

Over the years, people always say, ‘Oh you work in the fireworks business! You must have all kinds of fireworks in your backyard.’ It’s kind of the last thing we want to do,” he tells Popular Science.