Venues in Brooklyn and Queens charging big bucks for July 4 parties — fireworks not necessarily included

Venues in Brooklyn and Queens charging big bucks for July 4 parties — fireworks not necessarily included

No fireworks? No problem. Some of the swankiest bars in Brooklyn and Queens are holding onto the hope of a glimpse at the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show — and charging a pretty penny for it — despite the event moving from the East River to the Hudson River for the first time … Read more

Inflation makes holiday weekend barbecues more expensive than ever: A not-so-happy Fourth of July

Inflation makes holiday weekend barbecues more expensive than ever: A not-so-happy Fourth of July

Firing up the grill this Fourth of July will burn a hole in wallets.  The cost of feeding a party of 10 this Independence Day weekend is at a record high —  an average of $71.22 ($7.12 per person) driven up by the cost of meat, according to the latest statistics from the American Farm … Read more

Experts give best, worst times to hit road on July 4 during ‘busiest ever’ holiday rush

Experts give best, worst times to hit road on July 4 during ‘busiest ever’ holiday rush

With record numbers of people expected to drive and fly during the week surrounding Independence Day, those traveling for the holiday should prepare for heavy traffic and delays. Nearly 71 million people are expected to travel between June 29 and July 7 around the Fourth of July, according to AAA estimates — that’s 5% more people than last year … Read more

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt kicks off Fourth of July festivities in starry bikini

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt kicks off Fourth of July festivities in starry bikini

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt is giving fans an intimate look at her Fourth of July fashion. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, one day before Independence Day, the daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt posted a series of snaps that featured her taking in a scenic mountain backdrop in a red, white and blue bikini adorned … Read more

Are hot dogs good for you — and which brands are the healthiest?

Are hot dogs good for you — and which brands are the healthiest?

It’s hot dog season — not to mention time for the 2024 Nathan’s eating contest — and footlong fans might be wondering which brand is the healthiest, if any. While no one is likely seeking out hot dogs for wellness benefits, they’re not wholly bad for you if consumed within reason, according to one expert. … Read more

July 4th food deals and freebies: Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, Papa Johns and more

July 4th food deals and freebies: Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, Papa Johns and more

This Independence Day, you’re sure to see red, white and a whole lot of food! The Fourth of July is here, and one of the main attractions of the holiday is the food that’s going on your plate and in your stomach. For those who aren’t big fans of standing over a hot grill and … Read more

Meet one of NYC’s best-dressed men — on the Rockaway boardwalk

Meet one of NYC’s best-dressed men — on the Rockaway boardwalk

Uncle Sam has nothing on him. A 74-year-old retiree named Owen Loof has garnered local fame for being the “Best Dressed Man in Rockaway” with his array of festive garb. For July 4, he’s going all out with a suit that features red and white stripes on one side and white stars against a blue … Read more

How Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ became the most patriotic song in America: ‘Never intended it to be a hit’

How Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ became the most patriotic song in America: ‘Never intended it to be a hit’

While the rest of America stocks up on hot dogs and hamburgers in the days ahead of Independence Day, Lee Greenwood is prepping for his busy season. The singer-songwriter will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his iconic anthem “God Bless the USA” – a love letter to the country – and at 81 years old, … Read more

Forget Joey Chestnut — these are the top competitors in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest

Forget Joey Chestnut — these are the top competitors in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating contest

There are new dogs in this fight. This year’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is up for grabs after sixteen-time champion Joey Chestnut was banned from the annual July 4 showdown after signing a deal with vegan protein purveyor Impossible Foods. “With Joey out, there is a pretty big door open,” said Nick Wehry. … Read more

What to watch and stream on 4th of July 2024

What to watch and stream on 4th of July 2024

Born in the U.S.A. The Fourth of July 2024 is here.  Whether you were planning to go on vacation or take a chill day off at home, there’s plenty of TV offerings to entertain you during Independence Day this week.  From old movies to new specials to classic TV episodes, here’s everything to watch and … Read more

Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in NYC: Best views and bites

Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in NYC: Best views and bites

There’s no better place to spark fun on July 4th than New York City. As their Independence Day fireworks showcase returns to the Hudson River for the first time in a decade, New Yorkers are scrambling to secure the best spot to enjoy the show, as the city has changed a lot in the past … Read more

Celebrate the 4th of July in style with these 16 designer pieces

Celebrate the 4th of July in style with these 16 designer pieces

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. This 4th of July, look like a star in stripes.  Whether you’re dressing for an Independence Day parade, picnic, party or Macy’s annual fireworks, it’s nice to fly the sartorial flag. That can mean head-to-toe red, white and … Read more

10 most patriotic US states ahead of July 4: See if your home state made the list

10 most patriotic US states ahead of July 4: See if your home state made the list

July 4th is among the patriotic annual US holidays when Americans across the country celebrate the nation’s independence. Patriotism is defined as “the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country” by the Oxford Dictionary — and this year the day will be celebrated no differently.  WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to … Read more

Shop Hokas at new flagship, bid on Stephen Sondheim merch, more NYC events

Shop Hokas at new flagship, bid on Stephen Sondheim merch, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city.  What’s making our luxury list this week? Cult French sneaker brand Hoka unveiled a huge new store, … Read more

Coney Island’s wiener war escalates as Nathan’s hot dog eating contest organizer rips Joey Chestnut

Coney Island’s wiener war escalates as Nathan’s hot dog eating contest organizer rips Joey Chestnut

Coney Island’s war of wieners escalated as organizers of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest debunked Joey Chestnut’s claim that they were “changing the rules” — leading to the perennial champ getting barred from next month’s barf bash. Chestnut groaned that he was “gutted” by Major League Eating’s decision to keep him from defending his title … Read more

Joey Chestnut is out of 2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest in beef over vegan franks

Joey Chestnut is out of 2024 Nathan’s hot dog eating contest in beef over vegan franks

This hot dog news from Coney Island is hard to swallow. Joey Chestnut, perennial winner of the annual July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition, is out of this year’s beef barf over a deal he made to represent a different wiener brand, The Post has learned. And not just any brand, but Impossible Foods, … Read more

Get tickets to Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Robert Plant’s July 4 Picnic

Get tickets to Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Robert Plant’s July 4 Picnic

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. There’s nothing as American as fireworks, apple pie and baseball. Well, actually, Willie Nelson may be. The nonagenarian country icon — who’s been on the road since the mid … Read more

One celeb wore an $8M watch to Michael Rubin’s 4th of July bash

One celeb wore an M watch to Michael Rubin’s 4th of July bash

Diamonds, diamonds dancing at Michael Rubin’s all-white party. Chad Alexander Kwiatkowski, a watch influencer on TikTok under the handle @chad.alexander, revealed the cost of watches Hollywood elites wore to Fanatics CEO Rubin’s exclusive, star-studded Fourth of July bash in the Hamptons on July 4. In a 2-minute clip posted on TikTok, Kwiatkowski unveils each flossy timepiece — reportedly scaling … Read more

How Prince Harry, Meghan and kids spent July 4 revealed in exclusive photos

How Prince Harry, Meghan and kids spent July 4 revealed in exclusive photos

It was a party in the USA for Prince Harry and 2-year-old daughter Lilibet. The Duke of Sussex, 38, and the Princess of Sussex embraced their American life by taking in an Independence Day parade Tuesday near their home in Montecito, California. An eyewitness who shared a photo with The Post reported that Meghan Markle, … Read more

Cavinder twins celebrate July 4th by partying in bikinis

Cavinder twins celebrate July 4th by partying in bikinis

The Cavinder twins rang in the Fourth of July in their best bikinis. Haley and Hanna Cavinder — who became top NIL earners while playing basketball at the University of Miami — celebrated with friends at the beach in Fort Meyers, Fla., where they rode jet skis and cooked up some biscuits on Independence Day. The 22-year-old … Read more