The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

Online users shared a video showing U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump observing the festivities from a White House balcony.

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country agree to commemorate the holiday with a fireworks celebration?

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.” The tradition stuck.

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Richard Gere's sons see fireworks for the "very first time" as they celebrate the 4th of July. The actor shares his two younger sons, Alexander, 6, and James, 5, with wife Alejandra Gere.

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A crowd of revelers celebrated Independence Day with fireworks, food and fun at the Ramona July 4th Family Picnic & Fireworks Show. A group of seventh-graders from Olive Peirce Middle School were mostly anticipating spending time with their friends at the start of the event held at the back of their campus.

Athens. The Athens Lions Club will host its Fourth of July Celebration July 3 and 4 in Memorial Park, 112 Mueller St. in Athens. Festivities include a beer area, live music by Hyde from 7 p.m. to ...

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