Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest holds official weigh-in ceremony
Nathan’s famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest dates back to 1972 and brings out a large crowd of fans to New York’s Coney Island who are…
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City of Somerton to host Fourth of July Celebration
Sunrise anchor Samantha Byrd spoke to the city’s Special Events Coordinator on what to expect for this Friday’s…
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Difference between using fireworks and using drones for Fourth of July shows
Two years ago, NBC News visited Gypsum, Colorado to see its big move to drones for its Fourth of July celebrations, but this year, they’re bringing…
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Local authorities issue fireworks safety to the community
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, fireworks are on the minds of many Americans, and local authorities share what the Yuma community…
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City of Yuma ready for 4th of July Celebration!
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Who’s ready for some fireworks and fun for the whole family. The city of Yuma is set to celebrate 4th of July at Desert…
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Juneteenth recognized in all 50 states
In 2021, Congress passed legislation making June 19 a federal holiday. President Joe Biden later signed the bill into law declaring Juneteenth as…
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Yuma NAACP branch to host its annual Juneteenth Celebration
The NAACP Yuma branch #1016 is hosting its annual Juneteenth…
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Yuma City Hall to close in observance of Juneteenth
Residents will still be able to access City Hall resources by visiting through their site or with a 24/7…
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President Biden attends wreath-laying ceremony in Arlington
The annual wreath-laying ceremony, in honor of Memorial Day, was held Monday mroning at Arlington National…
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More than 37,000 American flags displayed at Boston Common
This marks the 15th year that dozens of volunteers drilled holes in the ground to put up the flag display near the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in…
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National Memorial Day Concert returns for 35th year
The multi-award winning television event has featured uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic readings for over 30…
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Mariners participate in annual Memorial Day weekend tradition in Florida
Standout entries included a miniature pirate ship with a mermaid figurehead and a tiny Titanic replica that quickly…
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Americans across the country honor Veterans
Volunteers in Pennsylvania piece together the stories of Black Veterans overlooked, to mark their…
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Florida’s tallest building displays American flag ahead of Memorial Day
The Paramount Miami Worldcenter is showcasing the world’s tallest digital American flag for Memorial…
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Maryland non-profit honored for supporting military members
The animals help kids of all ages with mobility and mental health issues from a military family, and a Veteran herself, Dawn Leung and her husband…
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Memorial Day weekend events occurring across the country
Several events took place in honor of Memorial Day this weekend as severe storms are forecast to sweep across the eastern half of the…
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VFW 8242 holds memorial services for Military Veterans
VFW Post 8242 honored U.S. Navy Veteran Dennis Russell, U.S. Army Veteran Fred DesMaris, Auxiliary Member Carol Gregory and U.S. Navy Veteran Tony…
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Florida city leaders and volunteers prepare cemetery for Memorial Day
Around 50 volunteers from local businesses and city commissioners placed American flags on hundreds of graves. It took place at the Boynton Beach…
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Offices for the City of San Luis closed for Memorial Day
In a press release, the offices will close on Monday, May 27, but will reopen on Tuesday, May 28. However, emergency services will remain open during…
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Cinco De Mayo Pub Crawl occurring this weekend
The event is starting at 4:00pm Saturday at Prison Hill, and will go all the way till Jimmie Dees, with stops at bars along Main Street like The Pint…
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