Alison Sweeney (Sami, DAYS), husband Dave, son, Ben and daughter, Megan
exclaimed, "We are the land of the free because of the brave. Thank you to all the heroes who sacrificed for this great nation. #happybirthdayamerica #july4th"
Kyle Lowder (ex-Rick, B&B; ex-Brady, DAYS) showed his American pride with a patriotic bandana, captioning this photo, "Happy Birthday 'Merica#July4th #IndependenceDay.”
Courtney Hope (Sally, B&B), clad in a stars and stripes bikini, enthused, "Live free Happy Fourth!”
A bespeckled Risa Dorken (Amy, GH) celebrated the 4th posting, "Happy 4th of July friends!”
Eden Riegel (ex-Bianca, ALL MY CHILDREN) enjoyed some family time with her husband, Andrew, and sons, Jack and Issac. The actress tweeted, "Happy #IndependenceDay , fellow Americans! Y'all go 'head and exercise that hard won right to freedom of speech today, ya hear?”
Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R) shared an adorable photo collage of her daughter, Olivia on Instagram with the caption, "Olivia is very excited about celebrating the 4th! Happy 4th of July!!! #proudtobeanamerican”
Michelle Stafford spent some quality time with her children, Natalia and
Jameson.
Ricky Paull Goldin (ex-Gus, GUIDING LIGHT et al) shared a shot of his newborn son Rio on Instagram with the caption, "For the 4th of July ...Just surrender!”
Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon, GH) hung out with co-star Hayley Erin (Kiki) and her boyfriend Logan.
Darin Brooks (Wyatt, B&B) was about to send wife Kelly Kruger (ex-Eva, B&B) for a dunk. "Happy 4th everyone!! Have fun throwing YOUR significant other in the pool today!!@kellylkruger #happy4t #4thofjuly,” her posted.
Pierson Fodé (Thomas, B&B) struck a pose, noting, "You taste like freedom on the Fourth of July,” on Instagram.
Lucas Adams (Tripp, DAYS) and his dog Bubbs spent the holiday outdoors. "4th of July camping with Bubbs and @shelbywulfert #LandoAuditoré #July4th,” he posted
Jacob Young (Rick, B&B), wife Christen, son, Luke and daughter, Molly, made it a family affair, enthusing, "Wishing everyone a beautiful Holiday! #4thofjuly #independenceday #family #luke #molly”
Steve Burton (ex-Dylan, Y&R), wife, Sheree, son, Jack and daughters, Brooklyn and Makena, hit the beach. "Happy 4th!! Ready for Fireworks! Have a great night!" he wrote.