july 4th

If you're among the 39 million Americans on the road for the Fourth of July weekend, you're burning up hard-earned money with every mile. Pump prices were still averaging a hefty $3.55 a gallon across the nation for regular on July 1, so it's time to fuel up on gas-saving tips.

If you're considering declaring yourself independent of municipal fireworks displays this weekend and sending up a few red, glaring rockets of your own, question number two on your mind should be "How can I get the most bang for my buck?" We've consulted with the fireworks pros for advice.

Making the rockets red glare and bombs burst in air isn't cheap. Fourth of July displays can cost up to several million dollars. Find out where the most awe-inspiring (and most expensive) fireworks can be seen this July 4.

Over a quarter of Americans don't know what country the U.S. declared independence from, according to a new Marist poll. And 40% of 18- to 29-year-olds couldn't produce the correct response. Find out if you know some key details surrounding July 4.

From 1998 to 2009, annual fireworks industry revenues more than doubled. Last year's take was $945 million, up from $940 million in 2008. Even a devastated economy couldn't slow growth.

Whip out your red, white, and blue and celebrate the July 4, 2010 holiday with this huge list of freebies. From sandwiches to books, these freebies will make the long holiday weekend even sweeter. Thank goodness for independence! Buy any drink, excluding coffee and value drinks, at an Arby's on...

Get six free red, white, and blueberry pancake puppies at Denny's in honor of the July 4th holiday when you spend at least $2 and print this Facebook coupon. Pancake puppies are small balls of fried pancake dough. It looks like the puppies are tinted red, they have blueberries inside, and you can...

Get 20% off during a CVS.com sale in honor of the upcoming July 4th holiday. Strangely, this July 4th coupon expires June 30, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Use coupon code JULY20 when checking out to get the discount. You cannot combine this coupon code with other sales, but the retailer will give you...

Across the U.S., lots of Americans won't see the rockets red glare or the bombs burst in air this year. That's because their towns can no longer afford to celebrate the anniversary of our nation's independence with the typical fireworks display.