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A surprising number of Americans are opting out of Independence Day celebrations this year, and the reasons go far beyond rising prices. Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island, is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States. [38] Since 1868, Seward, Nebraska, has held a celebration on the same town square. In 1979 Seward was designated "America's Official Fourth of July City-Small Town USA" by resolution of Congress. Does anyone else hate the 4th of July? My 16 month old son is trying to sleep, I live in a crappy neighborhood and people are popping off professional fireworks. I can feel them under my feet. I have a speaker and a box fan going in his room, and it's probably doing nothing. Don't Miss this July 4th Weekend Episode! Judge Michael Luttig on his "Self-Evident Truths of Freedom - and of Tyranny" with Ryan Lizza - plus the guys from “The Good Liars” For many Americans, the Fourth of July is a time for celebration—cookouts, fireworks, and a shared sense of national pride. But for some Veterans living with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this patriotic holiday can be filled with distress, not delight. A town in Pennsylvania has canceled its 4th of July parade after terror attack concerns, especially with the current political climate. Fireworks can worsen air quality, disturb veterans and gun violence victims and scare pets making Fourth of July a divisive national holiday for some. Whether because of crowds, politics or a loss of patriotism, some Americans are conflicted about celebrating the Fourth of July. Honestly I feel like July 4th is a caricature of a holiday anyway----Shooting fireworks and grilling what exactly does that have to do with freedom anyway. I feel like I have a good grasp on how the majority of the world and how lucky we have it just by living in a developed 1st world country, so I appreciate the freedom that the U.S. affords “Each year, I don’t just celebrate the birth of our country on July Fourth. I use it as a time to check in and see how we are doing on the task they left for us,” said 40-year-old Ann Hooper In fact, there are at least ten reasons why we should never celebrate July 4th. Let me count the ways: 1. America hated us even before July 4th, 1776. In fact, America started hating us when it For many, the 4th of July represents some very ugly truths about America's legacy. Here's why I'm not celebrating the 4th of July. Ways to cope on July 4 if you don’t like fireworks . Lots of folks find fireworks jarring, but McVey has tips to make things easier. “Not every strategy is going to work for every person, but in general having a toolkit of strategies helps people feel less overwhelmed,” she says. The 4th of July lost all of its appeal in elementary school. The fireworks and the food are the same every year. The noise is nearly panic inducing and as of this year, the smoke in the air is making me feel incredibly awful. "This July 4 will won't be a celebration, it will be a day of mourning for the democracy," wrote one X user. Another added : "No reason to celebrate the Fourth of July this year." Of course As nationwide protests under President Donald Trump march on this holiday weekend, some opposed to his administration say they won't celebrate the Fourth of July. But others say they're reclaiming what it means to be a "patriot." Cory Portnuff, AuD, PhD, discusses why some people don't like fireworks and what to do to stay safe during Fourth of July festivities. Ever since I was a child, I’ve hated the Fourth of July. Don’t get me wrong, I love barbecues, red, white and blue and baseball games, but fireworks are not for me. So, I understand why many are suggesting there is nothing to celebrate this Fourth of July. How do we have parties, and fireworks, celebrating the 249th year of our independence when so many are To summarize my rejection of this holiday, here are 9 reasons why I don’t celebrate the 4th of July: 1. Three-Fifths Compromise (1787) Although there were debates about the legitimacy of There are actually many reasons I'm not celebrating the 4th of July this year, both silly and serious, but all legit. Most of the time, I feel lucky and privileged to have been born in
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