Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJuly 4: Key moments as Trump rants about communism in delayed America 250 speechAmerica celebrated its 250th birthday with events nationwide, though many were impacted by a sweltering heatwave and severe thunderstorms, especially on the East Coast. In New York City, a fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge after the Macy's fireworks display, and in Washington D.C., President Donald Trump's address was delayed due to inclement weather. Despite disruptions, Americans celebrated with traditional events, including the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, where Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo won. The holiday unfolded against a backdrop of deep political divisions, with President Trump speaking at Mount Rushmore about communism as a "mortal threat to American liberty." Other political figures, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Bill Clinton, and Vice President JD Vance, also offered reflections on the nation's future and challenges. In fullAmerica marks its 250th birthday with heat, hot dogs, fireworks – and the Brooklyn Bridge catching on fireMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.

The signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of history's most celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways.

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The United States of America is marking its 250th anniversary with celebrations President Donald Trump has billed as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”.…

The United States of America is marking its 250th anniversary with celebrations President Donald Trump has billed as “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”.…

New York ushered in the holiday with a midnight ball drop, mirroring the fanfare of New Year's Eve, and tall ships parade

The traditional fireworks display has been delayed for a speech from the President.

America's 250th birthday was marked by celebrations across the nation, though a severe heatwave and approaching thunderstorms disrupted events in Washington D.C. President Trump's…

Americans celebrated across the country Saturday despite the disruptions

The Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire on Saturday night as fireworks were launched from the bridge during Macy's Fourth of July display over New York City's East River.

ALBAWABA - A fire erupted on New York City's Brooklyn Bridge during a fireworks display on U.S. Independence Day, known as the 4th of July.Videos were p

Small blaze erupts on New York landmark during America’s 250th Independence Day show, briefly closing traffic before firefighters put it out

Large crowds gathered at Lower Manhattan and across the city to witness the 50th year of Macy's Fourth of July fireworks. Stunning videos have surfaced on X.

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The US has celebrated its 250th birthday with parades, fireworks shows and flyovers, all topped off with a speech delivered by Donald Trump. The “spirit of 1776 still lives within…

A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during New York City's fireworks display, though it was quickly put out and no one was injured.