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: Floods in India, Anniversary of Mass Knife Attack, and Corgi RaceAug 23, 2025Day in Photos: Fire in Spain, Belgian Diplomatic Mission to Africa, and Big Movies Pumpkin ExhibitionAug 22, 2025California Moves Ahead With RedistrictingAug 22, 2025Day in Photos: Protests in Kenya, Fire at Fireworks Warehouse, and International Rocket WeekAug 21, 2025Related TopicsJuly 4th Independence Day