Fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 4 Madison The Town of Madison Annual Independence Day Fireworks will be displayed from a barge just south of the West Wharf pier on Thursday, July 2 at 9:30 p.m.

With Independence Day two weeks away, Smith Mountain Lake officials are urging boaters to slow down and follow new no-wake zones.

One of the best parts of summer in Chicago is watching fireworks light up the sky on the Fourth of July. You've got plenty of options for catching a show this year, whether you'd rather head out to the suburbs for weekend-long festivals and parades or stick to the city to see Navy Pier's iconic display along the lakefront from beaches or boat

This year marks America’s 250th anniversary.