WASHINGTON (AP) — The Fourth of July is about all things American: parades, cookouts, cold beer and of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in the making. Massive fireworks lit up the skyline of multiple American cities, marking festivities across the country.

Streamers and networks have lined up several options to watch fireworks, musical performances and more for Independence Day 2025.

July Fourth 2025 saw record travel and political protests alongside traditional celebrations, as fireworks tariffs and immigration policies reshaped observances.