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: Landslide in Indonesia, Largest Artillery Exercise, and Highland Cattle ShowFeb 09, 2026Las Vegas BiolabFeb 09, 2026America in Photos: Cold-Stunned Iguanas, Religious Freedom Summit, and Utah Snow DroughtFeb 08, 2026Day in Photos: Protests in Milan, Flooding in Spain, and Miniature RailwayFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day