Fourth of July

All about Fourth of July 🎆

Independence Day is July 4, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It sits right in the middle of summer, which is part of why it turned into a full day outdoors rather than a formal occasion.

The countdown to the Fourth usually overlaps with the countdown to summer vacation, so it tends to feel like the peak of the season.

How people celebrate Fourth of July

• Fireworks after dark
• Backyard cookouts, burgers, and watermelon
• Parades with marching bands and fire trucks
• Red, white, and blue everything

Fun facts

• The Declaration was actually approved on July 2 and dated July 4.
• Fireworks have been part of the celebration since 1777.
• It became a federal paid holiday in 1938.

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