People watch fireworks during the 4th annual Independence Day Celebration at the St. Pete Pier on July 4, 2024 in St. Petersburg, Fl. [ DYLAN TOWNSEND | Times ] Russia's Victory Day parade was attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Bring on the red, white and blue with Fourth of July weekend activities scheduled in many communities throughout Utah. Here's where to watch fireworks and more in Utah. While Vladimir Putin will have left the procession in Red Square a very happy man, signs of Russian unease were also apparent despite the show of military might. Standing on Red Square, this was an intimidating sight, which felt much more like a celebration of war rather than peace. Some of these family-friendly fireworks displays boast monster trucks, aircraft flyovers and classic parades. USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, and videos. Oklahoma City and surrounding areas will host fireworks, concerts, festivals, and family-friendly events to celebrate the Fourth of July 2025. Authorities in various Russian regions, including those in Krasnodar in the southwest, canceled their local parades this year out of fear of potential Ukrainian attacks. Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his Celebrations during the four-day-long affair include street parades, live music, the showcasing of American cars, and food competitions. Russia's state TV is obsessively bashing Trump's "low energy," "weak" parade with "rusty tanks." The hosts LOL at Trump's claim about "revolutionary war airports" & other historical flubs. Lexington Parks & Recreation has announced their schedule for Fourth of July festivities. Find the full list of day-of festivities here. What to know for July 4 in Boston: Fireworks time, TV channel, streaming info, and more 2025 Fourth of July weekend events. View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com. RT is the first Russian 24/7 English-language news channel which brings the Russian view on global news. U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries could surge on July 9. Here's why. Ukraine killed a senior Russian navy commander in a strike, but it may do little to ease anxiety over diminishing support In the Warsaw press conference, President Macron has said Moscow's victory parade today showed Russian leader Vladimir Putin is "on the side of war, not on the side of peace". With events from parades and picnics to cruises and resort fireworks, Pinellas County is vibrant this 4th of July weekend! Let me know if you’d like maps, schedules, or kid-friendly recommendations for any location. Vladimir Putin has led Russia's Victory Day commemorations with a parade in Red Square, amid heightened security following Ukrainian strikes on Moscow. China's Xi Jinping joined the Russian Journalists on Russian state-owned media were underwhelmed by President Trump's Independence Day parade.
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