When is Independence Day (United States)?

Independence Day on July 4 commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared freedom from British rule. It is celebrated nationwide with fireworks displays — the largest in the world by sheer number of shows — along with parades, barbecues, concerts, and patriotic ceremonies. The tradition of fireworks on July 4th dates back to the first anniversary of independence in 1777.

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