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Photos: July Fourth celebrations across the country

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

The Associated Press on MSN · 6h

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

By The Associated Press The Fourth of July is Americana at its core: parades and cookouts and cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics also make it an especially dangerous holiday,

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin · 1h

Books on the Fourth of July: A mix of (mostly) fiction for the holiday heat

Looking for something to read in between the barbecues and fireworks? Try this mix of novels, short stories, poetry and more.

Here are stores that are open and closed for Fourth of Jul.

Barron's on MSN · 21h

Is the Stock Market Open Today? Here Are the Trading Hours for the Fourth of July.

The Nasdaq Stock Market and New York Stock Exchange will be closed on Friday in observance of the Fourth of July. Bond markets will also be closed, as will NYSE American Equities, NYSE Arca Equities, NYSE National, NYSE Texas, and NYSE options markets. These exchanges and markets will reopen at their regular times on Monday, July 7.

MarketWatch · 1d

Is the stock market closed for the Fourth of July? What about FedEx, UPS and mail delivery?

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.

USA Today · 1d

Is the stock market open or closed on Fourth of July? See holiday schedule, July 3 hours

Here's what you need to know about the stock market and whether it is open or closed on the Fourth of July this year.

Record travel over 4th of Jul.

CBS News · 9h

Record-breaking travel expected for Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, Americans are taking advantage of the long weekend. AAA estimates 72 million people are traveling at least 50 miles for the holiday, which is 1.7 million more than last year.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Tracking Fourth of July Travel Trends

In New York City, airfare is actually one of the most expensive increases over last year. So domestic tourism is up, Brian Kelly Points Guys Founder joins "The Close". (Source: Bloomberg)

Yahoo · 1d

Record travel over Fourth of July

Triple A officials say more than 70 million people will travel in some capacity over the Fourth of July holiday.

7mon MSN

Crowds gather for Pittsburgh's 4th of July celebration

People have made their way to Pittsburgh on Friday for the city's Fourth of July festivities. The city's holiday celebration ...

5hon MSN

Trump to sign controversial spending bill during White House 4th of July celebrations

President Donald Trump will be celebrating the Fourth of July by signing his massive spending bill that narrowly passed in ...

13hon MSN

Everything comes up Trump: President scores multiple victories ahead of Fourth of July holiday

President Donald Trump will celebrate the Fourth of July with a series of wins led by the passage of the "big, beautiful bill ...

2hon MSN

‘I absolutely love it’: Boston July 4th celebrations bring out revelers early and often

Holiday revelers say there’s no other place they’d rather be to celebrate America’s 249th birthday than Boston, coming out ...

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'Hateful' Trump Trashed Over 'F**king Disgusting' Line About Half The Country For 4th Of July

Trump, at Thursday’s supposedly bipartisan “Salute to America” event starting the year-long celebrations of the 250 years ...

16mon MSN

No-cook Fourth of July snacks: easy, festive foods for your holiday spread

Here are some festive, no-cook food ideas perfect for your Fourth of July spread: Directions: layer your cherry tomatoes, ...

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Hot, and possibly stormy, holiday weekend ahead for the Fourth of July, NASCAR Chicago Street Race

With the Fourth of July and the annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race making for a jam-packed few days ahead, Chicagoans can ...

NBC Los Angeles49m

Federal agents strike West Hollywood car wash for Fourth of July operation

The business manager told NBCLA that the agents were in and out in 10 minutes, arresting people who have been working for the ...

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