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Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago in 1776 on July 4 by the Continental Congress. It declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and were no longer part of the British Empire. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in... read more

UPDATED FOR 2018 HERE ! Star Spangled Celebration~Military Days Active Duty, Retired and Veterans Receive Free Admission June 30-July 4th, 2017 Join us over the Fourth of July Weekendas wecelebrate our independence with an event for the whole family! Kings Dominion will also pay tribute to our brave military service men and women – all active, retired and veterans with honorable or medical discharge get FREE ADMISSION to the park with a valid military I.D. or DD214 June 30-July 4, 2017! Head to the front gate and present your Military ID for Free Admission. Military Discounted Tickets For Mil... read more

Through June 30 , Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can enter for a chance to win a trip for two to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii , this fall for the 2017 Ironman World Championship. One lucky winner will be awarded a $4,700 prize package including round-trip airfare, two nights of lodging, transportation to the hotel and airport, $500 in spending money and two tickets to the Ironman World Championship on Oct. 14 . DALLAS – Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers have the chance to win a trip for two to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii , this fall for the 2017 Ironman World Championship. Through June 30... read more

$1 Admission This Summer at The Mariners' Museum and Park June 1 through September 4, 2017 The Mariners’ Museum and Park seeks to unite people. Through the stories told in the Museum’s world-class collection, guests are encouraged to explore their own history and discover their story to see how we are all connected to the water and, through the water, each other. Admission to the Museum will be reduced to $1 per person for the entire summer to engage as many people as possible because, through our maritime heritage, we are one community. To further enhance the guest experience, the Museum wil... read more