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5. It is the 250th year of our independence...

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 01:17 PM

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So, it is a big day! It should be celebrated.

But the heat might thin out the crowds from what I hear.

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I think crowd in DC on the fourth may be larger than some here are predicting [View all] onenote Thursday OP

"Security" excuses.... hlthe2b Thursday #9

Will they trash the Capitol again? Emile Thursday #2

Fireworks are fireworks. maxsolomon Thursday #3

Oy vey Prairie Gates Thursday #4

It is the 250th year of our independence... kentuck Thursday #5

I honestly don't care one way or the other Quiet Em Thursday #6

Sounds heavenly! Talitha Thursday #8

It'll b big SuzyandPuffpuff Thursday #10

There's always a big crowd down there on the 4th EarlG Thursday #11

State GOP groups following orders from their national leaders. blm Thursday #12

1/4 to 1/3rd capacity at best Torchlight Thursday #13

Thats great news!!! GusBob Thursday #14

So? MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #15

Just for the fireworks alone? orthoclad Thursday #16

I always pay attention to your malaise Thursday #17