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: 7/5/2012Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Extreme Heat in Europe, and Slavery Abolition ParadeJul 01, 2025Senate Finally Passes Trump BillJul 01, 2025Day in Photos: Migrants Crossing English Channel, Forest Fires in Turkey, and Largest Flower BloomedJun 30, 2025Senate Closes InJun 30, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day