On Friday, the country will celebrate Independence Day with dozens of parades, parties and, of course, fireworks. Thousands are expected to gather for the annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show, but if you’re looking for something closer to home,

Fourth of July celebrations are set to kick off around Boston this Thursday and Friday: Here's what to expect.

Here are some restaurant chains confirmed to be open on Friday, July 4: Most gas stations in New Jersey, with few exceptions, will be open and ready to serve you on 4th of July 2025. Major chains and convenience stores are more likely to have their pumps open on the holiday, although they might be operating at reduced hours.

However, we should all be planning for our annual Fourth of July barbecues accordingly, since some grocery stores and retailers won’t be open at all on the holiday. Here’s what stores are open and closed on July 4 this year.