US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will participate in Independence Day celebrations at the White House on Friday, with huge crowds expected to gather at the National Mall to watch the annual fireworks display. The holiday, which marks the July 4 signing of the Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776, is a day when Americans traditionally celebrate with proud displays of old-fashioned patriotism. Across the country, cities are hosting fireworks shows, road races, baseball games and other events. This year, polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during Trump's second-term in office. In southern California, some July 4 celebrations have been cancelled due to immigration raids and safety concerns. Protests are also planned across the country over Trump's policies. Fireworks retailers, meanwhile, face challenges from tariffs on Chinese imports, though many are holding off price increases this year. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews