4th of July

"Hallowed be the day, forever bright its memory in the heart of the Nation.
Sing to it, poets;
shout to it, freemen;
celebrate it with bonfires, parades, and triumphant assemblies"(Daily Alta California, 4 July 1855).

Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It's a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks, and a reason to fly the American flag.
See much more about Independence Day on usa.gov.

Take a look at The History Channel,  the Boston Pops Spectacular, or the Fourth of July Celebrations Database.

You can also revisit some of our older posts on the 4th of July here at Cultural Access

• The History of Independence Day
• Declaration of Independence
• Fireworks
• Fourth of July Word Origins