Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, a 4th of July tradition in NYC, is underway in Coney Island, Brooklyn.

Those hoping to catch a stellar fireworks show from inside the comfort of home this year can stream the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special through Fubo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Peacock (plans start at $7.99 a month).

The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.

The final preparations are underway for the 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks special for a night of dazzling pyrotechnics across New York City’s skyline, with a star-studded lineup of live performances by country artists,

Government offices, post offices, courts, and schools are closed for the Fourth of July in the U.S. U.S. stock markets and banks are also closed, with limited FedEx and UPS services

Friday is July 4th, when America celebrates its Independence Day. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts. The Fourth of July is a state and federal holiday. That means the post office,