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: Forest Fire in Patagonia, Opposition Protests in Uganda, and Annual Groundhog DayFeb 02, 2026House Races to End Partial ShutdownFeb 02, 2026America in Photos: Snowstorm in Washington, Melania Documentary Launch, and Protests in MinneapolisFeb 01, 2026Day in Photos: Special Forces Training, Police Protests, and Dog Show in New YorkJan 31, 2026Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day