Displays of patriotism were evident at parades and hot dog eating contests, even at a time of deep political divisions among Americans.

People celebrate their new U.S. citizenship on July 4, 2025, during a naturalization ceremony on at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix.

Throughout, Independence Day parades and community gatherings are showcasing countless American flags waving, plenty of red, white and blue decore splashed throughout, and patriotic remembrances to mark the Fourth of July holiday.

President Donald Trump used the White House's Fourth of July celebrations as the backdrop for his final victory lap over his massive spending bill. The president signed the legislation, which will bring massive cuts to government benefits such as Medicaid and increase funding for immigration enforcement,

After delivering a speech highlighting the destruction of Iranian nuclear facilities, his supporters in Congress and elements of the “Big Beautiful Bill”, President Trump signed his first legislative victory of his second term.