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Thousands of spectators gathered in downtown Danville to celebrate 249 years of freedom during the annual Fourth of July parade along San Ramon Valley Boulevard and Hartz Avenue on Friday morning.

As with other major holidays, the Fourth of July frequently gives rise to online rumors and questionable claims. Some of the stories are lighthearted or based in fact, like the 2012 video that really ...

A big part of the upcoming July Fourth holiday involves marveling at explosions in the sky. But why do we light fireworks on Independence Day? The tradition is rooted in America's history. "You see ...

SAN ANTONIO — It's that time of year again where San Antonio and surrounding areas prepare for the big Fourth of July celebrations, parades and fireworks. All across south-central Texas cities and ...

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