Friday marked 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. Independence Day celebrations have been happening all week throughout.

Minneapolis and St. Paul named among the nation's best places to celebrate Fourth of July originally appeared on Bring Me The News. With fireworks returning to Minneapolis last year for the first time since 2019, the Twin Cities are a pretty good spot to celebrate the Fourth of July, according to an annual list.

Friday marks 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia. WCCO’s Frankie McLister shares what July Fourth means to attendees of the Red, White and Boom event in .