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Town of Orange pushes back Fourth of July festivities for second straight weekend
Mother Nature has hindered the town of Orange’s plans to celebrate the Fourth of July once again. Due to the possibility of inclement weather for Sunday, July 9, town officials have opted to postpone their annual concert and fireworks to a later date. This is the second week in a row the town of Orange has postponed their annual Fourth…
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Hawaii man dies after launching fireworks in parking lot on the Fourth of July
Police say a 20-year-old man has died after setting off fireworks in Hawaii on the Fourth of July holiday.
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Firework thrown from truck at group sitting on porch
An unidentified person threw a large firework at a home on July 4, while a family and some friends were sitting on the front porch.
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Rain doesn't dampen New Britain Fourth of July celebration
Tuesday’s rain didn’t dampen the patriotic spirit of people watching the fireworks in New Britain. The city went ahead with its Fourth of July celebration, rain or not.
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CT communities clean up after Fourth of July flash flooding
Communities across the state are working to cleanup after torrential downpours and flash flooding passed through on the Fourth of July.
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From afterthought to national symbol: Here's why the American Flag wasn't always revered as it is today
Though flags proliferate every July 4, they would have been rare during early Independence Day celebrations. Only in the mid-19th century does the U.S. flag become a permanent fixture at the White House, scholars believe.
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Columbia community forgoes fireworks to protect young bald eagle
The town of Columbia sent a notice strongly recommending a seasonal restriction on the fireworks displays near Columbia Lake to protect an eaglet named Cleo.
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Annual Fourth of July parade held in Madison
The town of Madison held its annual Fourth of July parade Tuesday morning.
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Rain or shine, millions across the US brave severe weather to celebrate Fourth of July
Americans braved rain, heat, and divisions to celebrate Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and hot dog eating contests across the country
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Parade marchers turn up the volume in Willimantic's annual Boom Box Parade
It is a unique and long-lasting Fourth of July tradition here in Connecticut – the “Boom Box Parade” – and on Tuesday, it took to the streets of Willimantic for the 38th time. What may be an antique to some, is the centerpiece attraction at this celebration. Portable stereos, a 1980s relic, provided the soundtrack for the eclectic street party….
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Parade marchers turn up the volume in Windham's 38th annual Boom Box Parade
It is a unique and long-lasting Fourth of July tradition here in Connecticut; the “Boom Box Parade,” and on Tuesday, it took to the streets of Windham for the 38th time.
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Fourth of July weather impacts businesses in Connecticut
Downpours forced many people to change their plans this Fourth of July. Here’s how folks are supporting local businesses despite the rain.
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4th swimmer bit in Long Island waters has officials on shark watch
Long Island officials are extra alert at a handful of beaches after shark bites put beachgoers on edge over the long holiday weekend. The first bites were reported on Monday, but have continued well into the Tuesday holiday, according to officials up and down the coastline. Between the two days, four people have suffered bites while swimming at different beaches….
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Joey Chestnut wins record 16th Nathan's hot dog eating contest
Miki Sudo claimed a ninth title before stormy weather moved in and delayed the men’s competition.
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Texas Fourth of July drone show sets new Guinness World Record
Monday night’s Fourth of July drone show in North Richland Hills set a new Guinness World Record.
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Multiple state parks close after reaching capacity on July 4th
Multiple state parks are now closed to new visitors after reaching capacity on July 4th. The parking lots at the following parks are full: Any state parks that close on Tuesday are expected to reopen to new visitors on Wednesday.
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‘It's a go': New Britain plans fireworks display amid stormy forecast
Thousands are expected to turn out for New Britain’s 31st Great American Boom at Willow Brook Park on the Fourth of July.
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‘It's a go': New Britain plans fireworks display amid stormy forecast
Thousands are expected to turn out for New Britain’s 31st Great American Boom at Willow Brook Park on the Fourth of July. “The question was, ‘Hey mayor, how much of a risk are you willing to take for [Tuesday]?’ And I said forget it. I said ‘We’ll go for it.’ The weather is really all over the place,’” said...
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Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest holds weigh-in ahead of Fourth of July competition
The weigh-in was held Monday for the Fourth of July spectacle known as the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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