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 ArticlesRedistricting: What’s Next?Sep 18, 2025Day in Photos: Military Exercises in Poland, UK Welcomes Trump, and 10 Million-Year-Old SkeletonSep 17, 2025New Details on Kirk SuspectSep 17, 2025Day in Photos: Mexican Independence Day, Israel Advances on Gaza, and Protests in ColombiaSep 16, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day