The City of Palm Springs invites residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day with a lineup of patriotic, family-friendly events throughout the weekend.

The United States of America is gearing up to celebrate its 249th birthday on July 4, and everyone's invited to enjoy fireworks, music, food and family-friendly activities across the Coachella Valley.

Last Friday, as Americans across the nation commemorated the 249th anniversary of their fight for independence, residents of ...