Mail delivery will likely be disrupted as the United States Post Offices pauses normal operations on all federal holidays.

The Fourth of July holiday will land on a Friday this year, kicking off a fun three-day weekend for many. It's a great weekend to get together for family barbecues, plan for fireworks or checking out the El Paso Locomotive game.

Friday marks the 249 th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence — and the Fourth of July holiday has become one filled with fireworks, musical celebrations and other flag-waving opportunities.