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

Procession kicks off from Boston City Hall Plaza at 9 a.m. and meanders to the Old State House for the annual reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

Fourth of July fireworks will return Friday on NBC, PBS and CNN. The networks will air TV specials such as "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular."

The Fourth of July is about all things American: parades, cookouts, cold beer and of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in the making.

Streamers and networks have lined up several options to watch fireworks, musical performances and more for Independence Day 2025.

Whether decked out in shades of red, white and blue or awash with glitter, there are lots of ways to toast this holiday weekend.

The 4th of July marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, signaling the United States’ independence from Great Britain. It is celebrated annually as a national holiday with patriotic events, fireworks, and family gatherings. These 4th of July trivia questions can help you learn more about the holiday.

Crowds gathered across Philadelphia on Friday to celebrate Independence Day, from the parade to the fireworks as part of Wawa Welcome America’s annual festivities. But this year, the event’s concert faced some last-minute changes.