Philadelphia’s Fourth of July celebrations are back — and so are the street closures. From Old City to the Parkway, roads will shut down starting Thursday for concerts, parades, and fireworks as the city marks America’s 249th birthday in grand style.

The Fourth of July, originally marking the adoption of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in 1776, has grown into a significant occasion for both retail and hospitality sectors. While fireworks and parades celebrate national pride,

Asbury Park’s fireworks show takes place Thursday along the waterfront. Celebrate Independence Day at Jenkinson’s at 9:30 p.m. Friday.