July 4, 1776 wasn't when the Declaration was signed, despite what the ending of "1776" would have you believe.

Juneteenth is the longest-running African American holiday, and it became a federal holiday a few years ago. Here's what's open and closed Thursday.

Juneteenth celebrations have been unofficially held for generations, and one of the biggest started in Denver in the Five Points neighborhood.

In Nevada, during my first Independence Day, we sat on the sidewalk, listened to drummers set the beat and watched the parade of ordinary citizens, veterans, Native Americans in traditional garb ...

Patriotic celebrations became more common nationwide after the War of 1812 — the first time the U.S. and Britain fought since the Revolutionary War. Independence Day is marked by fireworks shows ...

The United States’ newest federal holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, has quickly become its most puzzling one. Four ...