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Independence Day, commonly known as
the Fourth of July, is a federal
holiday in the United States
commemorating the adoption of the
Declaration of Independence on July
4, 1776, declaring independence from
the Kingdom of Great Britain.
Independence Day is commonly
associated with fireworks, parades,
barbecues, carnivals, fairs,
picnics, concerts, baseball games,
family reunions, political speeches
and ceremonies, and various other
public and private events
celebrating the history, government,
and traditions of the United States.
Independence Day is the national day
of the United States.
Independence Day is a national
holiday marked by patriotic
displays. Similar to other
summer-themed events, Independence
Day celebrations often take place
outdoors. Independence Day is a
federal holiday, so all
non-essential federal institutions
(like the postal service and federal
courts) are closed on that day. Many
politicians make it a point on this
day to appear at a public event to
praise the nation's heritage, laws,
history, society, and people.
Families often celebrate
Independence Day by hosting or
attending a picnic or barbecue and
take advantage of the day off and,
in some years, long weekend to
gather with relatives. Decorations
(e.g., streamers, balloons, and
clothing) are generally colored red,
white, and blue, the colors of the
American flag. Parades often are in
the morning, while fireworks
displays occur in the evening at
such places as parks, fairgrounds,
or town squares.
Independence Day fireworks are often
accompanied by patriotic songs such
as the national anthem "The
Star-Spangled Banner", "God Bless
America", "America the Beautiful",
"My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "This
Land Is Your Land", "Stars and
Stripes Forever", and, regionally,
"Yankee Doodle" in northeastern
states and "Dixie" in southern
states. Some of the lyrics recall
images of the Revolutionary War or
the War of 1812.
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