The annual July 4th Palisades Parade, now in its 58th year, makes for a nostalgic celebration starting with a hoedown in Palisades Park on July 3 filled with free ice cream, pie, and live music.

In 2026, the United States will mark its 250 th birthday since signing the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia in 1776. Washington, DC will serve as center stage for America’s grand ...