Fourth of July is days away, and Six Flags Great America is hosting a multi-day food-and-music-filled fireworks display to celebrate. For those looking to precede their firework-viewing with a ...

If you want to celebrate your independence this July 4, put your American flags away. Instead, fly a California flag. Or, even better, run up the banner of your county or municipality. The local level ...

• I’d like to take a little contrarian view of the fireworks debate that goes on daily in the newspaper. It’s not the function of government to entertain the masses on the Fourth of July or any other ...

It’s time to start dusting off the grill, stocking up on sparklers and tracking down that American flag swimsuit; the 4th of July is on its way, and this year bringing with it the well welcomed return ...

It’s no surprise that Arlington Flag & Banner, a tiny flag retailer that’s been operating on Mass. Ave. for decades, has annual July 4 patriotism to thank for a healthy chunk of its business. But in ...

The Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and for many, that means cookouts, apple pie, road trips, fireworks, and visits to America’s most iconic natural landmarks. But if you’re heading to Yosemite ...