Fourth of July celebration
Coverage of Fourth of July celebration in the Nexus archive.
- Mother of girl shot by gunfire in downtown Nashville on July 4th pleads for change
An 8-year-old girl was struck by a bullet fragment during a Fourth of July celebration in downtown Nashville, prompting her mother, Perri Orman, to urge the community to find safer celebration methods. The bullet, a 9mm hollow point, narrowly avoided causing severe injury and required hospital treatment, but the family emphasized the incident as a worst-case scenario with a fortunate outcome.
- Nashville police handles 7,438 calls during Fourth Of July Celebration
Nashville police handled 7,438 calls during a two-day Fourth of July celebration commemorating America's 250th anniversary of independence. The event marked a historic milestone with a high volume of emergency calls.
- Chuck Todd: Trump ‘ruined’ July 4 celebration in DC
Chuck Todd accused President Trump of ruining the Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, which was originally organized by America250. Todd claimed Trump took over the event on his podcast 'The Chuck ToddCast.'
- Over 400 people arrested during chaos at Newport Beach July 4th celebrations, police say
A Southern California Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach turned chaotic, leading to 402 arrests and several officers injured, according to police. The event, which occurred on July 4th, resulted in significant public disorder.
- Over 400 people arrested during chaos at Newport Beach July 4th celebrations, police say
A Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach, Southern California, turned chaotic, leading to 402 arrests and several officers injured, according to police.
- Gunfire erupts at Compton Fourth of July gathering, 2 dead, 3 injured
Gunfire erupted at a Fourth of July gathering in Compton, resulting in two deaths (a man and a woman) and three injuries, including one critical, at an apartment complex. The incident occurred on the 700 block of West Laurel Street, with deputies responding to the scene.
- Fireworks, fights and cops on horses: 400 arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach
At a Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach, 400 people were arrested after police on horseback charged into crowds of mostly teens, following incidents involving fireworks and fights.
- Fireworks, fights and cops on horses: 400 arrested at Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach
400 people were arrested during a Fourth of July celebration in Newport Beach involving fireworks, fights, and police on horseback. Eyewitness footage showed police on horses charging into a crowd primarily composed of teenagers.
- Trump has one of the country’s first flags on stage, dating from 1777, during Fourth of July speech
President Trump displayed one of the country’s first flags, dating from 1777, during a Fourth of July celebration speech. The flag was among the earliest versions of the U.S. flag.
- Chesterfield, Henrico cancels Fourth of July celebration due to extreme weather
Chesterfield County and Henrico County have cancelled their annual Fourth of July celebration. The cancellation is due to extreme heat and potential thunderstorms.
- What to know about July 4th security on National Mall
Security for the Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., has been designated a 'National Special Security Event' for the first time. The changes accommodate a speech by President Trump marking the 250th anniversary.
- How the Secret Service is managing America 250 security: "We're in a heightened threat environment"
The Secret Service is managing security for the Fourth of July celebration on the National Mall, designated a 'national special security event' with law enforcement presence similar to major events like the Super Bowl. The article highlights a 'heightened threat environment' as a key factor in the security approach.
- Denmark uninvites American officials from its big 4th of July bash
Denmark's Fourth of July celebration organizers have excluded U.S. officials in response to President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland.
- What to know before heading downtown for Nashville's Fourth of July celebration
Metro Nashville Police are advising individuals planning to celebrate Independence Day downtown. The article highlights the need for awareness regarding the Fourth of July celebration in the city.
- Suspect wanted after last year's July 4 stray-bullet death at Twin Creeks
A man was killed by a stray bullet during a Fourth of July celebration in Winchester last year. Investigators remain active in the case, and a suspect is wanted. The incident occurred at Twin Creeks.
- Nantucket church cancels Fourth of July celebration in ‘political protest’ because of its ‘own whiteness’
The Nantucket Unitarian Universalists church canceled its annual Fourth of July celebration as a 'political protest' against its 'own whiteness.' The event, which included readings of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, had occurred every July 4th for 25 years.
- Massachusetts town cancels Fourth of July celebration over public safety staffing, refuses to refund donations
A historic Massachusetts town canceled its Fourth of July celebration due to reduced funding for local police and fire departments after a resident vote. Officials refused to refund donations collected for the event.