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.

As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, here's what to know about watching Fourth of July celebrations on TV and streaming.

The article Fireworks Reports Down In San Mateo County During 4th Of July Celebrations: Police appeared first on San Mateo Patch. SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The sheriff's office reported that fireworks-related calls during the last month were nearly cut in half compared to the year prior.

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?

Milledgeville officials promised the Fourth of July event would be "spectacular," but residents who went said it fizzled out after less than 10 minutes

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

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On 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.

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.

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