July 4th

City of Orlando Apologizes for Negative July 4 Message

The City of Orlando, Florida, issued an apology over the weekend for posting a negative Fourth of July message, in which it said it “can’t blame” people for not wanting to celebrate America when there is “so much division, hate and unrest.”

Spectators sit on top of a pillar at the World War II Memorial in the Mall as fireworks burst during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC on July 4, 2020. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

China’s July 4 Message: America ‘Selfish,’ Racist

China’s government-run Global Times newspaper observed American Independence Day on Sunday by claiming Americans have nothing to celebrate, as their country has become “selfish,” failed on “the race issue,” and is currently “in its least confident stage.”

SAUGERTIES, NY - JULY 04: People participate in the annual Fourth of July parade on July 04, 2021 in Saugerties, New York. Across the nation, Americans are celebrating this weekend to mark Independence Day with parades, fireworks, barbecues and other celebrations. While pandemic restrictions have been lifted for many of …