Richard Gere's sons see fireworks for the "very first time" as they celebrate the 4th of July. The actor shares his two younger sons, Alexander, 6, and James, 5, with wife Alejandra Gere.

Taylor Swift skipped her usual "Taymerica" fireworks bash in Rhode Island this year and instead slipped off to the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana - for a bill that would make even her squad gasp.

The article Fireworks Reports Down In San Mateo County During 4th Of July Celebrations: Police appeared first on San Mateo Patch. SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — The sheriff's office reported that fireworks-related calls during the last month were nearly cut in half compared to the year prior.

Online users shared a video showing U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump observing the festivities from a White House balcony.

The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

On July 4, 1777, the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.” The tradition stuck.

Here’s how Southern California fire and police departments prepared for and responded to one of the busiest days of the year.

Taylor Swift did not return to the Ocean State for an Independence Day party this year. Here's where she went instead.