Fourth of July

Leave it to a bear cub on the Fourth of July to remind us we share this land.

The number of citations for illegal fireworks were not yet available from D.C. Police due to the holiday. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports.

A bomb squad searched through damaged fireworks that exploded on a Maryland beach ahead of a scheduled Fourth of July display and how they should be removed

The excitement on the National Mall was palpable Sunday as people gathered to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family.

The National Park Service promised the largest fireworks display in the entire country, and they delivered. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on the welcome celebration after last year’s quiet holiday.

Organizers paid tribute to the heroic efforts of D.C. and Capitol police officers for their work during the Jan. 6 insurrection. News4’s Derrick Ward takes viewers to Congressional Cemetery for the story.

News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on how people are celebrating after the pandemic quieted festivities last year.

All fireworks shows in Ocean City have been canceled “due to an abundance of caution” after the fire department and Maryland State Police responded to a fireworks explosion on the city’s beach. Firefighters treated firework handlers for minor injuries, and no beachgoers were hurt, according to officials. Firefighters were called to a section of the beach near Dorchester Street...

The fireworks detonated as crews were setting up in the morning. All fireworks shows in Ocean City have been cancelled as a precaution.

News4’s Cory Smith reports that crowds have slowly returned as crews put the final touches on the National Mall.

The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitol’s doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly January riot by Donald Trump’s supporters has left the icon of American democracy closed to all but a select few.

Some fireworks were seen Friday night despite the dry conditions and risk of starting a wildfire.

Here is where you can watch fireworks in the D.C. area.

When and where you can watch the Fourth of July fireworks show in Washington, D.C.

Here’s the travel forecast for D.C., Maryland and Virginia for Fourth of July weekend, including the best and worst times for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Interstate 95.

Fourth of July travel is expected to surge this year and News4’s Juliana Valencia is Working 4 You with tips on getting your car ready.

Here’s how to celebrate Independence Day in D.C., Maryland and Virginia with parades, events and more.

Step up your Fourth of July fireworks watch party with these tips from News4’s Megan McGrath.

Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional Fourth of July fireworks. But with a historic drought in the U.S. West and fears of another devastating wildfire season, officials are canceling displays, passing bans on setting off fireworks or begging for caution.