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Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @[email protected] · 2026-09-04 · 11:31 UTC

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Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines @[email protected] · 2026-08-22 · 12:12 UTC

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Deliberately targeted — Russia hits civilian residential building in Sumy . . . . . Russian double-tap strike on shopping center in Kryvyi Rih kills at least 16 . . . . . Major Russian oil refinery, Ozon logistics center set ablaze in reported Ukrainian attack . . . . . and more

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Author Carlo Carrasco @[email protected] · 2026-07-05 · 16:00 UTC

Trump Honors American Heroes And Founding Fathers During 250th Independence Day Celebration

The United States of America (USA) celebrated its 250th anniversary and during his 4th of July speech at the National Mall, US President Donald Trump honored the American heroes as well as the Founding Fathers of the nation, according to a news report by Newsmax.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the report of Newsmax. Some parts in boldface…

President Donald Trump celebrated America’s 250th anniversary in a rousing speech on the Fourth of July at the National Mall on Saturday night.

Trump delivered his remarks after 11 p.m. ET, after being delayed by over an hour due to lightning and heavy rains. But Trump said he would not be deterred in celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

“If we have to speak in front of one person at four in the morning I’m going to be here,” Trump said in a speech streamed live on Newsmax. “There’s no way we can be deterred.”

“Tonight we come together for one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time,” Trump added. “For two and a half centuries, our American Republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human history.

“This country is the home of freedom. This is the land of liberty. And this is a flag that’s the banner of the most extraordinary, most exceptional, most incredible nation ever to exist on the face of the Earth.”

The president said the American people have shown more courage, done more good, righted more injustice and achieved more greatness than anyone else.

“For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world, all over the world, they try and be like us,” Trump said.

“Nobody can be like us, and with God’s help, we will always be this,” Trump added. “Or even better. We’re going to be better.”

Trump used his speech to honor numerous veterans who fought in American wars, bringing them on stage to salute the flag while telling their tales of heroism.

Among those honored were 104-year-old Ken Schrubing, who was just 19 years old when he survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and 101-year-old Don Graves, who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

“These are the fighters and the banners of the Greatest Generation,” Trump said. “They are the greatest generation. They saved the world and they made America very, very proud. We’re very proud of you, heroes all.“

Marine Corporal Pat Finn and Private First Class Rudy Meekins, who fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, were also honored, along with astronaut Jack Schmitt, the last American to walk on the moon, and the Artemis II flight crew.

Eleven Gold Star families were also presented with flags during Trump’s speech.

Speaking in front of the first American flags produced, Trump praised the Founding Fathers and the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

“Those 56 patriots put everything at risk, stepped onto the stage of destiny, and seized a victory for the ages,” Trump said.

Trump said the Founding Fathers have allowed America to thrive for 250 years.

“Our cause was just. Our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God,” Trump said.

“And as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all,” Trump added.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted with the way America’s 250th anniversary was celebrated this year? Are you thankful to America’s Founding Fathers, war veterans and other brave heroes who kept the US a shining light on the world? Do you think the unpatriotic Americans will eventually realize they are wrong with their current beliefs and make a drastic change to love the United States again?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Kevin Gamin @[email protected] · 2026-07-04 · 18:36 UTC

The Four Freedoms

In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms.

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Rob Pegoraro @[email protected] · 2026-07-04 · 18:02 UTC

A subdued semiquincentennial

It’s the 250th birthday of the United States, but the mood around the nation can seem distinctly sub-celebratory. It’s definitely less than joyful around the nation’s capital, where months of seeing armed troops from other states on our streets and watching buildings transformed into billboards for the 47th president have now been followed by a Trumpified version of the national holiday.

That’s not how things were supposed to go, but the White House shoved aside a Congressionally chartered, nonpartisan project to celebrate the semiquincentennial and spun up its own Freedom 250 organization instead. That group, having already treated the nation last month to the crass spectacle of a UFC fight on the South Lawn, has now taken over much of the Mall with the “Great American State Fair,” a cheap, tacky production that reeks of squandered possibilities.

The organizers seem to be trying to overcompensate for that sad spectacle by scheduling nine hours of military flyovers from Saturday afternoon into the night, to be followed by 850,000 fireworks launched from 10 sites–which would mean an average of 35 a second at each site, leaving an unhealthy haze of particulate pollution draped over the city.

Before that orgy of pyrotechnics, however, Trump will have to get his turn at the microphone, and that speech is no more likely to end on time than any he has given in the last decade.

Trump’s insistence on making himself the face of the American franchise, even on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s adoption, would be repellent enough if he were good at his job. He is not, unless you define that job as “running an administration unparalleled in bigotry, corruption, cruelty, ignorance, and incompetence.”

But while Trump may think along the lines of “L’État, c’est moi” (not that he would ever be seen speaking in French), America is not and has never been defined only by its presidents.

And Trump’s reactionary, resentful vision of America is not the country I see on its 250th birthday.

The nation I know does not subscribe to the blood-and-soil nationalism sold by the Trump administration’s racist propagandists. We renew a different story every time a group of immigrants stands up, forming a quilt of ancestries and accents, at a naturalization ceremony to choose the United States.

The country that I love is one that can acknowledge its problems and work on them, one where people left out of some of the Founders’ visions for America have ably used the Founders’ own words to push the nation forward. On this day, there is no better example of that than Frederick Douglass in “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” calling the Constitution properly interpreted a “Glorious Liberty Document.”

It remains so, even if some members of an increasingly embarrassing Supreme Court keep trying to twist it into something else.

The America that I see has a long and honorable history of not treating other countries as freeloaders or potential targets of annexation and instead being willing to cooperate with them. Even if we outright need their help, starting with France’s critical support for the American Revolution.

And the U.S. that I know applies its vast economic and technological resources not only to deploy the military might that has been booming over Washington but to advance science and apply it to send humans and machines farther into the universe than any other nation–as we saw this spring with Artemis II, although that itself involved international teamwork.

Staying optimistic in the American experiment can be difficult in 2026, knowing that Trump’s chaos was a choice that Americans made and that his stooges are working to wreck so many of the things that actually make America great.

But our country’s story includes Americans making a way out of no way. We are a stubborn lot, even when our institutions start to fail us. That stubbornness has filled streets as citizens have marched peacefully to protest this administration’s offenses, and it’s now sending voters to the polls in equally impressive numbers for representatives who will oppose them. The message these signs and votes deliver was true in 1776 and holds up in 2026, no matter what the current president says: There are no kings in America.

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SecPoint @[email protected] · 2026-07-04 · 12:40 UTC

SecPoint wishes our customers, partners and friends in the United States a Happy 4th of July as America marks 250 years of independence.

We send our best wishes for a safe, meaningful and joyful Independence Day, and we remain proud to support organizations across the United States with stronger cybersecurity, resilience and trust.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at SecPoint.

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Stefan Bohacek @[email protected] · 2026-07-04 · 12:03 UTC

On today's 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence of the United States, my thoughts go out to my fellow Americans and others who call this country their home, who have put others' needs and well-being before their own. Those who help a neighbor or a friend in need.

You are the true patriots.

Whether you're celebrating, commemorating, mourning, or just going about your day, I hope you're all surrounded by people who care about you, and that you don't feel alone.

Hang in there ✊

#USPol #July4th #IndependenceDay #US250 #semiquincentennial #UnitedStates #solidarity

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Lain @[email protected] · 2026-07-04 · 02:03 UTC

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Corey Smith 👨🏻 @[email protected] · 2026-07-03 · 20:15 UTC

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DoRaleigh @[email protected] · 2026-07-03 · 13:00 UTC

Celebrate America 250 and the Fourth of July 2026: The Ultimate Guide to Fireworks, Festivals & Family Fun in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and the Triangle

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday Across the Triangle

The Fourth of July is always one of the biggest celebrations of the summer, but 2026 is unlike any other year. Communities across North Carolina are commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary (America250) with patriotic festivals, historic celebrations, live music, parades, family activities, and spectacular fireworks displays.

Whether you’re planning a day in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Knightdale, or other surrounding communities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day.

Raleigh: The Capital City’s Biggest Fourth of July Celebration

Raleigh will host one of North Carolina’s largest Independence Day celebrations.

Dorothea Dix Park Fireworks Celebration

Celebrate the Fourth at Dorothea Dix Park with:

Live music
Family activities
Food trucks
Lawn games
Community vendors
Fireworks beginning around 9:30 p.m.

The celebration runs from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and is expected to draw thousands of visitors as part of Raleigh’s America250 festivities. (Raleigh NC⁠)

First in Freedom Parade

Downtown Raleigh will also host the First in Freedom July 4th Parade, celebrating North Carolina’s important role in American history and the nation’s 250th birthday.

Capitol 250 Freedom Fest

Spend part of your day at the North Carolina State Capitol enjoying:

Historical exhibits
Live entertainment
Interactive activities
Family programming
North Carolina history displays

This free celebration highlights North Carolina’s contributions to America’s founding. (America250⁠)

Cary Independence Day Celebration

Cary continues its Independence Day tradition with an evening celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

Expect:

Patriotic music
North Carolina Symphony performance
Family entertainment
One of the area’s best fireworks shows

Bring lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early for the best viewing locations. (Facebook⁠)

Durham Fourth of July

Durham offers several family-friendly traditions throughout the day.

Highlights include:

Durham Bulls Independence Day baseball game
Post-game fireworks
Children’s Parade at Durham Central Park
Watts-Hillandale Fourth of July Parade
Community celebrations throughout downtown

The Durham Bulls fireworks show remains one of the Triangle’s favorite Independence Day traditions. (ABC11 Raleigh-Durham⁠)

More Triangle Celebrations

Several nearby communities are hosting their own patriotic celebrations.

Chapel Hill

Fourth of July Drone Show

Instead of traditional fireworks, Chapel Hill presents a spectacular drone light show.

Preservation Chapel Hill Celebration

Celebrate with:

Live music
Ice cream
Lemonade
Historic grounds
Family-friendly atmosphere

Carrboro

Carrboro’s annual celebration includes:

People’s Parade
Bike decorating contest
Wagon decorating contest
Costume contest
Live music
Baby crawl
Pie eating contest

The afternoon concludes with a community reading of Frederick Douglass’ famous Independence Day address.

Garner

The annual Garner Independence Day Celebration features:

North Carolina Symphony
Family activities
Kids Zone
Food vendors
Fireworks

Wake Forest

Wake Forest celebrates all weekend with:

Fireworks Spectacular (July 3)

Live music
Food
Fireworks

Children’s Parade (July 4)

Kids decorate bikes and wagons before marching through downtown.

Art in the Park

Children can enjoy arts and crafts while firefighters serve free hot dogs.

Morrisville

Red, White & Boom!

Kick off the holiday weekend on Thursday with:

Fireworks
Live entertainment
Family games
Food trucks

Wendell

Celebrate with:

Live music
Food trucks
Fireworks
Community festivities

Knightdale

Fourth on First Avenue features:

Bike parade
Live entertainment
Food trucks
Family activities

Hillsborough

Together We Are America

An all-day Independence Day celebration featuring:

Historic demonstrations
Arts & crafts
Live performances
“We the People” Parade
Evening laser show

Johnston County Celebrations

Smithfield

Live music
Car show
Fireworks
Food trucks
Historical reenactments

Clayton

Fireworks display

Archer Lodge (July 5)

Family Fun Day
Vendors
Entertainment
Fireworks

Kenly

Community fireworks show

Selma

All-American Festival
Live music
Vendors
Fireworks

Chatham County

Celebrate at The Plant in Pittsboro with:

Cookout
Live music
Yard games
Sprinklers for kids
Local food and beverages

Holly Springs

The holiday weekend concludes Sunday evening with:

Live entertainment
Food vendors
Community celebration
Fireworks

Rolesville

Enjoy an evening featuring:

Live music
Kids activities
Food trucks
Beer & wine garden
Fireworks

Zebulon

Watch the Zebulon Devil Dogz before enjoying a fireworks show following the game.

Many surrounding communities throughout Wake County are also planning America250 celebrations throughout the holiday weekend. (ABC11 Raleigh-Durham⁠)

Tips for Attending Fourth of July Events

To make your celebration enjoyable:

Arrive early for parking.
Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Stay hydrated.
Use designated shuttle services when available.
Follow local bag policies.
Plan for heavy traffic after fireworks.
Consider using rideshare services for larger events.

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

The 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence marks a once-in-a-generation milestone. Across the Triangle, local governments, museums, parks, and community organizations are honoring this historic occasion with celebrations that combine history, entertainment, and community pride.

Whether you spend your day watching a parade in downtown Raleigh, enjoying baseball in Durham, listening to the symphony in Cary, or relaxing under the fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park, this year’s Fourth of July promises to be one of the most memorable celebrations in decades.

Stay with DoRaleigh.com for updated schedules, parking guides, road closures, family activities, and the latest Fourth of July events happening across Raleigh and the Triangle.

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DoRaleigh @[email protected] · 2026-07-02 · 13:00 UTC

City of Raleigh Government Guide: Holiday Weekend Edition (July 2–5, 2026)

Looking for official City of Raleigh government events this Independence Day weekend? From holiday closures and First Friday activities to the City’s signature Fourth of July Fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park, here’s what’s happening July 2–5.

Whether you’re planning your holiday weekend or looking for family-friendly celebrations, this guide highlights official City of Raleigh events and observances.

Thursday, July 2

Parks Committee Meeting

🕕 6:00 p.m.
Category: Parks, Recreation & Athletics

The Parks Committee will meet to discuss matters related to Raleigh parks, recreation, and athletics.

Canceled Meeting

Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting
Originally scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

Friday, July 3

Independence Day Holiday

The City of Raleigh will observe the Independence Day Holiday on Friday, July 3.

Residents should check the City’s website for any adjustments to:

City office hours
Trash and recycling schedules
Park facility hours
Public services

First Friday at the City of Raleigh Museum

🕕 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate Raleigh’s vibrant arts and culture scene during First Friday at the City of Raleigh Museum.

Visitors can explore exhibits, enjoy downtown festivities, and experience one of Raleigh’s monthly cultural traditions.

Saturday, July 4

City of Raleigh Fourth of July Fireworks

🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Dorothea Dix Park

Celebrate Independence Day at Raleigh’s premier Fourth of July celebration.

Event Highlights

Spectacular fireworks show
Live entertainment
Family-friendly activities
Food vendors
Community celebration
America’s 250th Birthday festivities

This annual celebration is one of the largest Independence Day events in North Carolina. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, use designated parking areas or shuttle services where available, and prepare for large crowds.

Sunday, July 5

America’s Cookout

🕛 12:00 p.m.

Keep the holiday weekend going with America’s Cookout, featuring community gathering, food, and family-friendly festivities as Raleigh wraps up the Independence Day weekend.

Holiday Weekend at a Glance

Thursday, July 2

Parks Committee Meeting
Raleigh Transit Authority Marketing Committee Meeting (Canceled)

Friday, July 3

Independence Day Holiday
First Friday at the City of Raleigh Museum

Saturday, July 4

City of Raleigh Fourth of July Fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park

Sunday, July 5

America’s Cookout

Plan ahead for traffic and parking around downtown Raleigh and Dorothea Dix Park during the holiday weekend, especially for Saturday’s fireworks celebration.

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DoRaleigh @[email protected] · 2026-07-02 · 11:00 UTC

Triangle Holiday Weekend Event Guide (July 2–5, 2026): Fireworks, Festivals, Family Fun & Free Things To Do

Looking for the best things to do in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, and across the Triangle this Independence Day weekend? DoRaleigh.com has you covered with one of the region’s most comprehensive Fourth of July weekend event guides.

From spectacular fireworks displays and patriotic celebrations to outdoor concerts, food festivals, First Friday events, farmers markets, free museum admission, live music, and family-friendly activities, there are hundreds of ways to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday throughout the Triangle.

Whether you’re looking for free events, date night ideas, or activities for the whole family, here’s your complete guide to the holiday weekend.

Thursday, July 2 Highlights

Kick off the holiday weekend with community events, live entertainment, and outdoor fun.

Featured Events

Morrisville’s Red, White & Boom!
Wendell Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Midtown Beach Music Series in Raleigh
Durham Beer & Banjos
Wendell Market
Raleigh Uke Jam
Vinyl Nights at Gizmo Brew Works Durham
Music Bingo in Cary
Jazz: The Session at Bond Brothers Eastside
Board Game Night and Air Hockey Tournament
Public Domain Movie Night in Pittsboro

Family Activities

FREE Kids Movie: How to Train Your Dragon
Bilingual Storytime at the Nasher Museum
Counter Culture Coffee tasting experiences

Food Deals

Krispy Kreme: Buy one dozen, get Original Glazed for just $2.50
Whole Foods Market: 50% off ice cream and frozen treats

Friday, July 3 Highlights

Friday brings some of the Triangle’s biggest Independence Day celebrations before the Fourth.

Don’t Miss

🎆 Downtown Cary Park Independence Celebration

🎆 Apex Fireworks Frenzy

Fireworks
Drone Show
Family entertainment

🎆 Garner Independence Day Celebration

North Carolina Symphony
Fireworks
Food vendors

🎆 Smithfield Independence Celebration

🎆 BullCity Freedom & Good Food Festival

🎆 Freedom Night Crawl Food Festival at Triangle Town Center

First Friday Events

Moore Square First Friday Market & Movie
Raleigh First Friday Gallery Walk
Artspace First Friday
CoLab First Friday
Downtown Fuquay-Varina First Friday

Evening Entertainment

Cary Town Band Patriotic Concert
Outdoor movie: Independence Day
Live music throughout Raleigh, Durham, Cary, RTP and Knightdale
One Tribe Drum Circle at Dix Park
Raleigh International Folk Dancing

Saturday, July 4 — Independence Day

Saturday is packed with patriotic celebrations from sunrise until fireworks.

Major Fireworks Celebrations

Raleigh

City of Raleigh Fireworks at Dorothea Dix Park

Cary

Independence Day Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Wake Forest

Fireworks Spectacular

Durham

Fireworks after the Durham Bulls game

Chapel Hill

Fourth of July Drone Show

Rolesville

Fourth of July Celebration

Brier Creek

Star Spangled Block Party & Fireworks

Hillsborough

Together We Are America Celebration

Knightdale

Fourth on First Avenue

Carrboro

People’s Parade & Celebration

Capitol 250 Freedom Fest

Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at the North Carolina State Capitol featuring:

Living history
Demonstrations
Historic exhibits
Family activities
Guided tours

Other Great Events

Children’s Parades
Historic trolley tours
Joel Lane Museum open house
Yates Mill demonstrations
Glizzyfest at Crank Arm Brewing
Peace & Love on America’s 250th
Stars, Stripes & Seaboard
Durham Craft Market
Cars & Coffee
Raleigh Market
Farmers markets
Community festivals throughout the Triangle

Sunday, July 5 Highlights

The long holiday weekend wraps up with markets, live music and one last fireworks celebration.

Featured Events

Holly Springs Fireworks
Family Fun Day in Johnston County
Market at NC Museum of Art
Morgan Street Sessions
Cary Underground Market
Raleigh Market
Pop Up ARTernative Market
Puzzle Swap
Yoga events
Open mic performances
Bluegrass Jam
Live music in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Cary and Durham

Free Family Fun Throughout the Weekend

Families can enjoy dozens of free activities including:

Fireworks displays
Outdoor concerts
Farmers markets
Historic tours
Children’s parades
Storytimes
Parks celebrations
First Friday events
Community festivals
Live music
Museum activities

Bank of America customers can also enjoy Museums on Us with free admission to Marbles Kids Museum during the first weekend of the month.

Holiday Shopping & Food Deals

Throughout the weekend:

🍩 Krispy Kreme Independence Day promotions
🍦 Whole Foods 50% off frozen treats
🛠️ Home Depot Kids Workshop
🏖️ Lowe’s free Beach Bucket giveaway (MyLowe’s Rewards members)

Plan Your Holiday Weekend

No matter where you are in the Triangle, there’s no shortage of exciting events this Independence Day weekend. From family-friendly festivals and patriotic parades to food truck rodeos, live entertainment, historic celebrations, and spectacular fireworks, July 2–5 offers something for everyone.

Many of these events are free, but popular celebrations—especially fireworks shows—are expected to draw large crowds. Plan ahead, arrive early, and enjoy a safe and memorable Fourth of July weekend.

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DoRaleigh @[email protected] · 2026-06-29 · 18:00 UTC

Dorothea Dix Park Weekly Event Guide: June 29 – July 4, 2026

Looking for fun, family-friendly activities in Raleigh this week? Dorothea Dix Park has a full lineup of wellness classes, educational programs, community gatherings, and one of the city’s biggest Independence Day celebrations.

Here’s what’s happening at Dorothea Dix Park from June 29 through July 4, 2026.

🧘 Monday, June 29

Yoga in the Park

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Harvey Hill

Start your week with an outdoor yoga session overlooking the beautiful park landscape. All skill levels are welcome—bring your mat and enjoy an hour of movement and relaxation.

💪 Tuesday, June 30

Pilates in the Park

🕕 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
📍 Flowers Field

Stretch, strengthen, and recharge during this outdoor Pilates class designed for participants of all fitness levels.

🧩 Wednesday, July 1

Math Makers

🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 The Chapel

Kids and families are invited to explore math through interactive games, puzzles, and hands-on activities that make learning both fun and engaging.

📚 Thursday, July 2

Public Library Pop-Up

🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 House of Many Porches Market

Enjoy story time, family-friendly books, and activities hosted by the public library during this free community pop-up event.

🥁 Friday, July 3

Drum Circle

🕡 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
📍 Stone Houses Visitor Center

Bring your own drum or simply join the rhythm during this welcoming community drum circle. No experience is necessary, and everyone is encouraged to participate.

🎆 Saturday, July 4

Fourth of July Fireworks

📍 The Big Field

Celebrate Independence Day as the City of Raleigh commemorates America 250 with one of the area’s premier Fourth of July celebrations at Dorothea Dix Park.

Guests can enjoy an evening of patriotic festivities before a spectacular fireworks display lights up the Raleigh skyline.

Tip: Arrive early to secure parking and a great viewing spot for the fireworks.

Plan Your Week at Dix Park

From outdoor fitness and educational programs to family activities, music, and Raleigh’s signature Independence Day fireworks celebration, Dorothea Dix Park is the place to be this week.

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Author Carlo Carrasco @[email protected] · 2026-05-31 · 16:01 UTC

Retro Gaming Ads Blast – Part 43

Welcome back readers, fellow geeks and electronic gaming fans!

In this edition of the Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) series, we will take a look at another batch of retro gaming print ads from the 1980s to the 1990s.

For the newcomers reading this, Retro Gaming Ads Blast (RGAB) looks back at the many print ads of games (console, arcade, computer and handheld) that were published in comic books, magazines, flyers, posters and newspapers long before smartphones, social media, the worldwide web and streaming became popular. To put things in perspective, people back in the 1980s to the 1990s were more trusting of print media for information and images about electronic games and related products.

With those details laid down, here is the newest batch of retro gaming print ads for you to see and enjoy…

1. Taito’s 4-in-1 Print Ad

I remember seeing this ad in some comic books I read back in the 1980s.

There is nothing like taking the clever approach of promoting multiple video games using only one single print ad in the size of a single page. Taito did exactly that in the 1980s when it promoted Elevator Action, The Legend of Kage, Arkanoid and Renegade for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) promising excitement as the mentioned games were making the jump from arcade to console. What is very notable in Taito’s single-page print ad was that it did not show any screenshots of the games. Instead, they used hand-drawn artwork to emphasize each game’s theme or setting, and leave it up to the viewers’ imagination as to how those games would look like on NES. This old ad is intriguing and amusing at the same time.

2. Chase H.Q. II: Special Criminal Investigation Print Ad

Cars and high-speed action emphasized in this ad.

Following the huge success of the original Chase H.Q. on both arcade and consoles in the late-1980s, the sequel Special Crime Investigation was released in the arcades in 1989 and ported to game consoles and computers in the early 1990s under the title Chase H.Q. II: Special Criminal Investigation. To promote Chase H.Q. II: Special Criminal Investigation for home computers, game publisher Ocean came up with a colorful print ad showcasing a few cars, a city background and elements of gun-related action presented in nice art. The ad has an image of the original arcade machine to remind gamers that they are playing the sequel to Chase H.Q.

3. Dancing Eyes Japanese Arcade Flyer

The front. The rear.

Released by Namco in Japan in 1996, Dancing Eyes is a puzzle arcade game that became notorious due to its overtly sexual nature. With the way it was designed, players control a small monkey called Urusu-San and crawl along a 3D grid mapped over characters (mostly ladies) or various objects. If the 3D grid is mapped over a young lady, any tile of the grid destroyed by the player exposes the lady’s underwear or skin. Such sexuality is reflected in the arcade flyer of Dancing Eyes which has a suggestive hand-drawn art on the front while the game’s mechanics are explained in the rear. Even the rear of the flyer shows sexual nature of the game with screenshots. While the game was officially released only in Japan, Dancing Eyes actually was made available for gamers to play at the arcade of X-Site amusement center inside Festival Mall in Alabang during the early 2000s and it attracted a lot of guys. I bet Namco did not know about that.

4. Sega Saturn North American Print Ad

This print ad always caught people’s attention.

When the Sega launched the Saturn console in America roughly four months ahead of schedule in 1995, the company suffered as the sales were disappointing, ties with business partners were strained and the available Saturn games were very few. By the fourth quarter of that year, more games became available for the Saturn and this gave Sega the opportunity to aggressively market the console as the one that gamers should get for their enjoyment. To promote the Saturn, Sega came up with a two-page print ad that had a dominant image of a naked woman whose private parts were cleverly covered by screenshots of the available games. Since most gamers were predominantly male from teenagers to adults, it made sense for Sega to come up with an eye-catching sexy ad to promote their console and the video games (including those from other companies). This old ad is considered by the woke and rabid feminists as very offensive today.

5. Blockbuster Video Print Ad

If you won the grand prize and wanted a lot of entertainment, you would not want to leave your home.

Back in the late 20th century, Blockbuster Video was the dominant retailer that offered customers movies in home video format for sale and for rent. Along the way, the company offered video game rentals and attracted millions of gamers around the nation. Given the tremendous growth of video gaming in America in the 1990s, Blockbuster got itself more involved by launching the Games of Summer Sweepstakes in 1996. Utilizing print ads, the sweepstakes offered the Ultimate Game Rooms – composed of a 41-inch big-screen TV, Surround Sound speakers, hi-fi VCR, NBA Jame Extreme arcade game, the Sega Saturn, the PlayStation, a gaming chair, Acclaim games for Saturn and PlayStation, and a 1-year free Blockbuster Video game rentals privilege – as the grand prizes. Do you know anyone who won in Blockbuster’s sweepstakes?

6. Independence Day (ID4) Print Ad

A nice looking ad for a game that was actually mediocre.

Remember how big a blockbuster Independence Day (ID4) was in cinemas in 1996? The film grossed over $800 million worldwide and it revived the disaster movie genre using modern filmmaking techniques and the latest technologies of the decade. Given the massive success of the movie, it was not surprising that an official video game adaptation was released in 1997. To promote the game, Fox Interactive (the video game company of the movie studio behind the film) came up with a 2-page print ad using official artwork from the movie showcasing the alien spaceship being attacked by a military fighter plane. The ad showed only 3 screenshots and the descriptive text was written to make gamers feel like they have the role to lead Earth’s fight against the aliens. While the art looks good, it can only go so far to hide the mediocrity of the game itself.

7. GoldenEye 007 Print Ad

Bond, James Bond.

When GoldenEye achieved both critical and financial success in movies, it revived the James Bond movie franchise big-time and Pierce Brosnan was easily accepted by the public as the newest Agent 007. Several months before the movie was even released, an official video game adaptation started development. After much revisions and hard adjustments, the project evolved into a first-person shooting game for the Nintendo 64 console titled GoldenEye 007. To promote the game, Nintendo came up with a 2-page print ad that cleverly showed Brosnan as James Bond on the left and displayed the screenshots and other details on the right. This ad was easily eye-catching and it made lots of gamers excited. As history showed, GoldenEye 007 got released in 1997 and became a huge critical and commercial success while also proving that first-person shooters on game consoles can be a lot of fun.

8. North American Sega Saturn Games Promo Print Ad

There definitely was something fun offered to gamers. Who could go wrong with titles like Tomb Raider, Nights into Dreams, Virtual On and Virtua Cop 2?

As mentioned earlier, the Sega Saturn had a bad launch in America in 1995 which caused a lot of problems for the company. In 1996, Sega of America went on the offensive to really capture gamers’ attention by launching their Saturn games promo. The message of this 2-page print ad was very clear…Sega offered one free first-party game (limited to four specific games including Nights into Dreams) to those who bought two games (from a lineup of twelve specific titles). It should be noted that the Christmas season of 1996 was the most successful sales period of the Sega Saturn in America as gamers really responded to the promo. Even though some called this promo an act of desperation, nothing changes the fact that Sega succeeded during the most critical sales season of 1996.

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