Naples has cancelled its July Fourth parade Friday. "Out of an abundance of caution for our community, parade participants, and staff, the City of Naples has made the difficult decision to cancel the 4th of July Parade originally scheduled for 9:00 AM on Friday, July 4, 2025," the city said in a news release July 3.

The city of San Jose announced it was able to secure a drone light show for the July 4 celebration at Lake Cunningham Park.

With Independence Day falling on a Friday this year, that sets up weekend-long celebrations that extend the holiday. Here’s a look at four multiday events that continue through the weekend, plus events and fireworks on July 4.

Booming fireworks, patriotic parades, and outdoor barbeques have become annual traditions, and many employees enjoy the day off of work for the federal holiday. July 4, also known as Independence Day,