People celebrate their new U.S. citizenship on July 4, 2025, during a naturalization ceremony on at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix.

Throughout, Independence Day parades and community gatherings are showcasing countless American flags waving, plenty of red, white and blue decore splashed throughout, and patriotic remembrances to mark the Fourth of July holiday.

Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut reclaimed his title Friday at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, and defending champion in the women’s division, Miki Sudo of Tampa, Florida,

The champion returns to take over Independence Day as Joey Chestnut will compete in this year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Joey Chestnut, 16-time champion of the Nathan’s annual Fourth of July event, returned after being banned last year because of an endorsement deal.