It’s been 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted. It’s been 50 years since the first Macy’s 4th of July firework went off. Birthdays galore, New Yorkers are carrying on traditions and starting new ones across the city this July 4.
20 Jun 2026 | 03:05
New Yorkers are certainly busy this summer. The Knicks won a championship following a 53 year drought, the FIFA World Cup is blasting in bars across the city, and July 4th is coming up. This year’s July 4th, however, stands out, marking exactly 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted....
