Joey Chestnut Discusses New Record At Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Champion eater Joey Chestnut discusses breaking his own record at the 2021 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest with CBS2's Steve Overmyer.
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Champion eater Joey Chestnut discusses breaking his own record at the 2021 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest with CBS2's Steve Overmyer.
The show was a salute to the hero within, recognizing the strength of the American people.
Last year's celebrations were scaled down because of the pandemic, but many are expected to return this year.
Last year's contest was held at a private location without an audience due to COVID restrictions. None of it phased Chestnut, who scarfed down 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes - a world record!
With much of the world reopened, people are ready to hit the road and enjoy the holiday.
Traffic enforcement will be stepped up with increased patrols and driver checkpoints, all in an effort to discourage drunk, high or any impaired driving.
Ultimately, it will be placed on display at the French embassy in Washington, D.C.
The 45th annual show will kick off around 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, July 4.
Fireworks launched from the Empire State Building in a grand finale on July 4th, capping off a week of surprise fireworks displays.
Demonstrators started at Fort Greene Park and made their way to Prospect Park.
Emma Zapata served as the honorary Grand Marshall of the Chatham Borough parade.
It was part of the U.S. Military's event called "Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution."
It will be a July 4th unlike any in our lifetimes.
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
It's part of the U.S. Military's event called "Salute to the Great Cities of the American Revolution."
Whether it's taking a stroll on the boardwalk, or hitting the beach, July 4th weekend kicked off on Coney Island.
In many ways, Point Pleasant beach looks like you'd expect: There are plenty of people on the sand, in their lounge chairs, with umbrellas and - hopefully - sunscreen. But in many ways, things are different.
New York City's annual 4th of July fireworks display will live on but look a little different this year.
Millions of people watched as fireworks lit up the sky over the Brooklyn Bridge on July 4, 2019 in New York City.
CBS2's Meg Baker spoke with beach goers in Manasquan, as they unpacked chairs, umbrellas and coolers for a day of fun in the sun.
The parade kicked off at 10:30 a.m. with a marching band and stream of firetrucks, but quickly morphed into a massive water balloon fight.
Coney Island is the place to be this Fourth of July, with plenty for the entire family to enjoy.
Security will be tight for the 43rd annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show in New York City.
While they expect long lines out the door, lines of chairs are already taking over the small town.
Here are a few of our favorites from Fourth of July's past.
