As the United States celebrates the Fourth of July and 249 years of its independence from Britain, one of the nation's most famous Independence Day celebrations is renewed on New York's Coney Island with the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest,

Major League Eating star Joey Chestnut won in dominating fashion at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2025.

Famed competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has reclaimed his title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest after skipping last year’s event.