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Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will be on public display at the Philadelphia Navy Yard on July 4–5. Expect big crowds, limited parking and heat advisories.
Henderson's free Fourth at Heritage Park returns July 4 with live music, family activities and a 9 p.m. fireworks finale.
The restored Sunbeam 1000hp will return to Daytona Beach in March 2027 for a centenary run and museum displays after a U.S. tour this autumn.
A Thunder Valley guest turned a 50-cent spin into a $132,705 progressive jackpot at the Lincoln resort, the casino says. The win continues a string of big payouts this year.
Altamonte Springs' Red Hot & Boom returns Friday, July 3 with Chris Lane, food vendors and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks finale. Expect heavy traffic and large crowds near Cranes Roost Park.
Blaine's professional fireworks go off at the National Sports Center around 10 p.m. this Saturday; the city has posted parking maps and a rain date if weather forces a postponement.
Schertz expands its 4th of July Jubilee into a two-day celebration with Josh Abbott Band headlining July 3 at Pickrell Park, plus carnival rides, shuttle service and fireworks.
Downtown Hamilton’s July 4 celebration packs a parade, free RiversEdge concert and a 10 p.m. fireworks show from Veterans Park.
A traveler won a $3.3M Wheel of Fortune slot jackpot in the C gates at Harry Reid International Airport, the airport announced on its X account.
Fourth Fest returns downtown this Saturday with a 20-minute fireworks show launched from 500 N. Meridian and a street festival starting at 6 p.m.
Lakeland's Red, White and Kaboom returns this Friday at Lake Mirror. Expect live music, food trucks and a 9 p.m. fireworks finale amid heat warnings.
Thousands of fans turned Monroeville Mall into a living shrine during Living Dead Weekend, celebrating Dawn of the Dead even as Walmart's planned redevelopment shadows the site.
A Capitol Fourth goes live this Friday from the West Lawn with Alfonso Ribeiro hosting, Trace Adkins debuting a new song and a Mount Vernon fireworks finale. The special kicks off the nation's 250th‑birthday weekend.
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