Fourth of July

Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or July 4th) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Second Continental Congress declared that the thirteen colonies were no longer subject to the monarchy of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states.

On July 2, the Congress voted to approve independence from Great Britain and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4.

Independence Day is a National Holiday celebrated annually on July 4th. The holiday typically includes a variety of public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is also commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions and political speeches.