Independence Day (United States)

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Independence Day

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Observed by:United States

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Also called:Fourth of July

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Begins:July 4

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OccasionAnniversary of the Declaration of Independence

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Symbols:Fireworks, United States flags, picnics

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Related to:

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Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Flag Day

Related Topics:
Memorial Day - Veterans Day - Flag Day

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This page is about the American holiday. For the 1996 movie, see Independence Day (movie).

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In the United States, Independence Day, also called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Related Topics:
United States - Federal holiday - Declaration of Independence - 1776 - Kingdom of Great Britain

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It is commonly associated with parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private celebratory events. Fireworks have been associated with the Fourth of July since 1777.

Related Topics:
Parade - Barbecue - Picnic - Baseball - Fireworks - 1777

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