It’s an Unfestive July 4th as States Call Off the Celebrations
- From Boston to L.A., annual patriotic traditions are upended
- Even the neighborhood BBQ could turn into spreading event
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Covid-19 has crashed America’s Fourth of July party.
As the country grapples with a resurgent wave of coronavirus cases, public health officials and local leaders are trying to tamp down festivities for a holiday known for carefree revelry. That means canceling fireworks and parades, closing beaches and bars, and begging citizens not to invite the neighborhood over for a backyard barbecue.