NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—On July 8, 1776, the first public readings the Declaration of Independence were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square heralded by the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks. The annual custom eventually made…
Orange County Cities Prepare to Celebrate Independence Day
June 30, 2021
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Blaze at Moscow Fireworks Warehouse Injures 4
MOSCOW—A warehouse holding a reported 15 metric tons (16.5 tons) of fireworks in central Moscow caught fire on Saturday, sending a huge cloud of smoke and a fusillade of explosions over the area. Three firefighters and a warehouse employee were injured and one firefighter was hospitalized. Three helicopters and a fireboat were dispatched to help…
South Dakota Gov. Accuses Biden of Hypocrisy Over Mount Rushmore Fireworks Display Controversy
South Dakota’s Republican Gov. Kristi Noem accused the Biden administration of a double standard by rejecting her state’s bid to hold a Fourth of July fireworks display at Mouth Rushmore while encouraging other states to stage July 4 events and itself planning a fireworks show in Washington. Noem took to Twitter on Tuesday to direct…
Santa Ana Police Defuse Illegal Firework Sales
June 11, 2021
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As the Fourth of July approaches, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) is stepping up its illegal fireworks enforcement. “It’s a problem for us every year … beginning June through the holiday,” Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna told The Epoch Times. “The city sells legal fireworks which you can use; it’s the illegal fireworks that are the problem.” Bertagna said police…
17 GOP Attorneys General Back South Dakota’s Lawsuit Over Mount Rushmore July 4 Fireworks Cancellation
Seventeen Republican attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem against the Biden administration over its decision to deny a request to hold a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in July to celebrate Independence Day. The Biden administration canceled the fireworks display…
Huntington Beach’s Fourth of July is a Go
March 20, 2021
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The annual Huntington Beach Fourth of July celebration will continue this year, albeit without its parade, possibly no fireworks, and a modified festival and fun run. Planning for the 2021 celebration has been heavily influenced by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic, elected officials said during a March 15 city council meeting. The city plans on…
Biden Administration Denies Request to Hold July 4 Fireworks at Mount Rushmore
President Joe Biden’s administration has rejected an attempt to hold fireworks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in July to celebrate Independence Day. Herbert Frost, a regional director for the National Park Service, cited the COVID-19 pandemic in making his decision. “As the nation continues to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, planning an event of…
Huntington Beach Hopes to Resume July 4 Celebrations
The City of Huntington Beach says it’s hoping to revive its Fourth of July celebrations this year, after being forced to cancel the popular three-day event last year. Of course, said the city’s community services manager, the show will only go on if it’s safe to do so. “All of this is completely COVID dependent,…
New Year’s Eve Celebrations Heavily Impacted By Restrictions in Australia
Sydney has largely banned crowds for its world-renowned pyrotechnic display, while Melbourne’s fireworks are cancelled. New South Wales restrictions were tightened further on Wednesday as the state battles to control its growing outbreak. Residents in Greater Sydney, including Wollongong, Central Coast and Blue Mountains, will be restricted to hosting five visitors in their homes, including…
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