New York Q&A: What Does July 4th Mean to You?Now 236 years later, Independence Day still has a place in the hearts of Americans, whether it is the symbolic meaning of the holiday or just the fireworks and celebration.SavePrintEpoch Times Staff7/3/2012|Updated: 7/5/2012We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Farmers’ Protest in Poland, Preparing New Year’s Fireworks, and Newborn Elephant CalfDec 30, 2025Day in Photos: Aviv Maor’s Funeral, Trump Meets Netanyahu, and New Year’s RehearsalDec 29, 2025America in Photos: Trump Takes NORAD Santa Calls, Helicopter Crash, and Winter StormDec 28, 2025Day in Photos: Strikes Against ISIS in Nigeria, Flooding in France, and Classic Car ExhibitionDec 27, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day