4th of july

There are so many wonderful things about the upcoming holiday including lots of good times, good friends and family, fireworks and great food!

Sparklers, fountains, smokey things...blah, blah, blah. I appreciate everyone's concern for protecting me from myself (see helmet laws, seat belt laws, and lack thereof for fast-food, 96-ounce sodas, tobacco, & alcohol). I am a red-blooded American man that wants to shoot things into the sky and blow things up. Come on man.

I know it's a bit early to be thinking about the 4th of July and fireworks, but it's my favorite holiday so I couldn't resist checking out what was going on the area that day.

There was one city in the USA who got a really big bang for the 4th of July. San Diego's Big Bay Boom Spectacular was supposed to be 18 minutes long, it came up a little short.

I am here wishing you and your family a happy Fourth of July! Independence Day is statistically the most dangerous U.S. holiday, with the highest report of injuries out of all the major holidays. I know, I know, I'm shocked too that it isn't St. Patty's day with all that green beer and those crazy leprechauns...but apparently that's not the case. So please, BE SAFE, and have fun!

The legend of America’s birth is only 236 years old. However, in that short amount of time, a number of legends that would normally take centuries to grow and multiply in any other civilization have sprung up.

Fireworks may have originally been a product of China, but there is nothing more American than setting these babies on fire for July 4th. Alcohol also happens to be a big part of our Independence Day traditions, and when booze is combined with firecrackers things can get pretty messy.

After a day of brats, burgers, potato salad and a day in the sun, it’s time for “ooh and ahh” moments in the sky.  As Independence Day rounds the corner, here are some of the best 4th of July firework displays in the area. Joe Town Rocks, St...

For all the industries that have been shipped overseas, America is still the entertainment capital of the world. And what better way to celebrate our great nation than with its greatest exports? In honor of July 4th, here are 10 patriotic classics that are sure to turn the silver screen red, white and blue.

If you plan on packing up the family and bringing a blanket to watch some fireworks this 4th of July, here are some of the Firework displays going on in the St. Cloud, Central Minnesota area. St. Cloud 4th of July Fireworks When: Wednesday, July 4th at 10P...

This has to be one of the coolest flash mob videos I have seen. In Cape Cod, MA, the Spirit Of America Band popped up in the local grocery store as shoppers were getting ready for the 4th of July.

Our founding fathers weren’t messing around when they decided on red, white and blue. When it comes to planning a Fourth of July menu, neither should you. Three colors are more than enough to plan a five-star meal. Below, check out some delicious recipes to help you celebrate our nation’s birthday in style.