Independence Day (United States)
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Displays of fireworks, such as these over the Washington Monument, take place across the United States on Independence Day.
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| Also called | The Fourth of July The Fourth |
| Observed by | United States |
| Type | National |
| Significance | The day in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress |
| Celebrations | Fireworks, Family reunions, Concerts, Barbecues, Picnics, Parades, Baseball games |
| Date | July 4 |
| Next time | 4 July 2015 |
| Frequency | annual |
Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States of America commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain (now officially known as the United Kingdom). Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to 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.[1][2][3]
