Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July

Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.

Preparations for 4th of July celebrations underway at Lake Pleasant

30,000 people are expected to gather at Lake Pleasant on July 3 for a fireworks show and picnic at the Pleasant Harbor Marina, as America celebrates her birthday.

Many Americans expected to travel this 4th of July weekend

Of the 47 million people that are expected to travel across the country for this holiday weekend, 90 percent of them are expected to do so by car.

Things pet owners can do to prevent runaway pets over the 4th of July weekend
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More dogs go missing over the Fourth of July holiday than any other time of the year, but there are things people can do to prevent their pets from running away. FOX 10 Photojournalist Joe Tillman has more.

RV camping at a halt due to forest closures and wildfires

This Fourth of July weekend, forest closures and wildfires are causing RV campers to cancel their plans.

Camping plans cancelled over the busiest weekend
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Several forest and wildfires are causing people to cancel Fourth of July plans. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports

Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.

Cute outfits to wear for Independence Day weekend
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FOX 10 photojournalist Tom Fergus is out at Uptown Cheapskate with a look at some festive 4th of July fashion.

Phoenix Sky Harbor to see busy 4th of July travel weekend
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Millions of people are expected to travel for the holiday weekend, and many of them are already heading out of town. FOX 10's Anita Roman was live at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to check out the travel rush.

WestWorld celebrates 4th of July
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FOX 10's Anita Roman is checking out WestWorld in Scottsdale, where they're planning a big 4th of July celebration.

LIST: Phoenix metro area July 4th events and fireworks

Looking for places to see the fireworks in the Valley to celebrate the 4th of July? Here's a list of some of the places holding some dazzling Independence Day celebrations.

July 4, Juneteenth and the meaning of national holidays

We set our calendars around national holidays — from December 25 for Christmas to July 4 for Independence Day, and, starting this year, June 19 for Juneteenth. But national holidays, even for the country's founding, didn't start until the United States was nearly 100 years old.

July 4 BBQ tips: Virologist says pack the hand sanitizer, avoid the potato salad

While vaccination rates are making many feel optimistic about Independence Day cookouts, medical experts are still urging Americans to maintain proper hygiene — and food safety protocols — in order to stay safe on July 4.

Mavrix in Scottsdale plans big Independence Day celebration
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FOX 10's Cory McCloskey is visiting Mavrix, a Scottsdale bowling alley planning a big Independence Day celebration this weekend.

Celebrate 4th of July at The Phoenician
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FOX 10's Cory McCloskey is out at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale to check out the events they have lined up for the 4th of July weekend this year.

Arizonans see highest gas prices since 2014
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When drivers hit the road this holiday weekend, they'll be paying more for gas. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on how much it'll cost to fuel your 4th of July trip.