Fourth of July

• (AP) WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is marking the Fourth of July by thanking service members and their families, who he said represent what is best in America.
(CBS News)
• Crowds turned out across the Inland Empire on Wednesday to enjoy parades, picnics and fireworks in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.
(Riverside Press Enterprise)
• DELRAY BEACH — There were plenty of flags and patriotic swimwear, but what attracted the most attention here Wednesday morning were a scarecrow, tin man and cowardly lion.
(Sun Sentinel)
• Millions of Americans headed for parades and fireworks shows on Wednesday to mark a sweltering Fourth of July holiday, some even celebrating as the nations founders did -- without electricity.
(msnbc.com)
• Kayaks, canoes, paddleboats, rafts, and pirogues floated down Bayou St. John Wednesday evening as part of the fledgling Krewe of Kolossos' first annual July Fourth boat parade.
(nola.com)
• Fan on Citi Field party deck risks being flagged for having too much fun on 4th of July, and it's unclear whether he is backer of Mets or Phillies, or just Betsy Ross. Cliff Lees control was better, as was the Phillies' run support.
(New York Daily News)
• Sparklers? Check. Head-to-toe red, white and blue outfit? Check. Pocket-sized Declaration of Independence? Heck yes.
(ABC News)
• (EW)-- Holiday TV marathons have become almost as great a tradition as Fourth of July fireworks. Wednesdays best bet: TNTs Dallas marathon.
(CNN)
• WOLFEBORO, N.H. - Mitt Romney and his family will march today in the Wolfeboro Fourth of July Parade and possible running mate Sen. Kelly Ayotte and her family are expected to join him along the route. The parade, set to begin at 10 a.m.
(YAHOO!)