U.S. Independence Day, celebrated on July 4, is a national holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the Thirteen Colonies declared their independence from the British Empire. For Americans, this day is a celebration of patriotism, freedom and the country’s founding values.
Festivities include parades, concerts, and sporting events, with red, white, and blue as the predominant colors. Families and communities gather for barbecues and picnics, with fireworks at dusk as a symbol of celebration and unity.
