Fourth of July

More than 1 million people flocked to San Diego beaches for the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate the holiday while relaxing in the summer sun.

Volunteers removed nearly 4,000 pounds of trash from nine San Diego County beaches Friday as part of annual efforts to clean up local beaches after the Fourth of July holiday.

The next morning has become a day for volunteer organizations to host beach clean-ups. But, for one man, he decided to take matters into his own hands, NBC’s 7 Dana Williams reports.

Retired National City Fire Captain Derek Jones gives back to the community by helping to pick up trash and other items left on Fiesta Island after the Fourth of July.

Police closed Fiesta Island at one point to vehicle traffic because of crowds on July 4, 2024. NBC 7’s Dave Summers takes a look at what makes the spot popular.

The Big Bay Boom fireworks show lit up the sky over San Diego for 18 minutes on July 4, 2024. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer explains how the tradition brings tourists to town and San Diegans together.

NBC 7 was spread out across San Diego County on the Fourth of July to capture the packed beaches, parades and people camping out to experience the Big Bay Boom, one of the largest fireworks shows in the state.

The “world’s largest rubber duck” is part of Fourth of July celebrations starting Thursday and continuing into the weekend in the Riverside County community of Lake Elsinore.

If you are heading to the beach Thursday, keep in mind the rip current risk will be HIGH. Be very careful and always swim near lifeguards.

Miki Sudo, of Florida, has won her 10th title at the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

There’s certainly no shortage of backyard barbecues on the Fourth of July. But if you prefer to dine out on Independence Day, some restaurants are opening up with special holiday hours.

Five things to know about July Fourth, including the origin of the holiday, why we celebrate it and how fireworks became part of the tradition.

San Diego Lifeguard Lt. Jacob Magness says the Fourth of July weekend is the “Super Bowl of lifeguarding.” If you’re headed to San Diego’s beaches for the holiday weekend, NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada explains some safety tips to keep in mind.

A long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.

City government offices in San Diego will be closed for Independence Day Thursday and most services will be unavailable, although police and emergency crews will still be on duty.

Large crowds of fans in will gather in front of the original Nathan’s Famous’ restaurant in Coney Island, Brooklyn, to cheer on the the competitors as they chow down. But with Joey Chestnut not competing, the contest is suddenly wide open

Whether you’re a San Diegan staying in town or here for a visit, here’s a list of places to enjoy fireworks, parades, live music and more Fourth of July.

Here are the top firework safety tips so you can make sure your 4th of July, 2024 celebrations are crisis-free.

Ahead of what is one of the most crowded and most dangerous weekends in San Diego, local authorities shared some tips to stay safe.