Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will be held in 2020
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
They say “The Show Must Go On,” and while the lights of Broadway are still dim, two of New York City’s most cherished holiday traditions will still be held in 2020, although they will look a little different than in years past.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season.
Avoid using hand sanitizer before handling Fourth of July fireworks, officials warn
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Minnesota
Due to COVID-19, celebrations for the Fourth of July will look a little bit different this year. Some cities have canceled their shows, but others are still moving forward and asking spectators to follow social distancing guidelines.
Due to COVID-19, celebrations for the Fourth of July will look a little bit different this year. Some cities have canceled their shows, but others are still moving forward and asking spectators to follow social distancing guidelines.
The National Archives will host its first-ever virtual celebration of Independence Day
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
The National Archives, the nation’s record keeper, has announced that it will host its first-ever virtual celebration of the holiday.
Minnesota DNR to boaters: Stay sober, own your wake and put the phone down
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents and visitors to practice safe and sober boating as the 4th of July holiday nears.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding residents and visitors to practice safe and sober boating as the 4th of July holiday nears.
‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
Which Minnesota cities are having 4th of July fireworks shows and what restrictions are in place
Like everything else in 2020, the Fourth of July weekend is going to look and feel much different.
Like everything else in 2020, the Fourth of July weekend is going to look and feel much different.
Organizers set to honor the history and celebrate the future of Juneteenth in Minnesota
Minnesotans will host Juneteenth celebrations across the state Friday in the hopes of making it an official holiday going forward.
Minnesotans will host Juneteenth celebrations across the state Friday in the hopes of making it an official holiday going forward.
Minnesota WWII veteran’s remains identified 75 years after he was killed in combat
Lieutenant William McGowan was flying a plane over northern France on D-Day, June 6,1944, when his plane was shot down and crashed into a field. His remains wouldn’t be found until 75 years later.
Lieutenant William McGowan was flying a plane over northern France on D-Day, June 6,1944, when his plane was shot down and crashed into a field. His remains wouldn’t be found until 75 years later.
WWII bomber flies over Twin Cities cemeteries to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
A World War II B-25 bomber flew over more than a dozen cemeteries in the Twin Cities Monday to honor fallen service members.
A World War II B-25 bomber flew over more than a dozen cemeteries in the Twin Cities Monday to honor fallen service members.
Memorial Day car parade honors veterans at Minneapolis VA Hospital, Veterans Home
Cars decked out in red, white and blue paraded through the Minneapolis VA Hospital complex and the Minnesota Veterans Home grounds on Memorial Day to thank veterans for their service.
Cars decked out in red, white and blue paraded through the Minneapolis VA Hospital complex and the Minnesota Veterans Home grounds on Memorial Day to thank veterans for their service.
How Minnesotans are observing Memorial Day amid COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember all military members who have lost their lives while serving our country. But, this year’s ceremonies will be different as large gatherings are prohibited due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
On Memorial Day, we pause to remember all military members who have lost their lives while serving our country. But, this year’s ceremonies will be different as large gatherings are prohibited due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day events in Maryland and Virginia
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
President Donald Trump has honored America’s fallen service members as he commemorates Memorial Day in the midst of a pandemic.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds, triggers warnings of virus resurgence as US death toll nears 100,000
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
Dr. Deborah Birx said she was “very concerned” about scenes of people crowding together over the weekend.
A commemoration of American heroes: The origin of Memorial Day
While many have been accustomed to a three-day weekend in late-May for years, not everyone knows of the origin of the commemorative holiday.
While many have been accustomed to a three-day weekend in late-May for years, not everyone knows of the origin of the commemorative holiday.
Walt Disney World donates Easter lilies to Central Florida senior citizens
Walt Disney World is spreading some joy by donating Easter lilies to Central Florida senior citizens.
Walt Disney World is spreading some joy by donating Easter lilies to Central Florida senior citizens.
Many Easter baskets filled with sanitizers and toilet paper this year, while egg hunts go virtual
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Everyone is getting a little extra clever and thinking outside the egg this spring holiday season.
Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parades postponed amid coronavirus concerns
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.