Independence Day is a holiday celebrated on July 4th. The first Independence Day occurred on July 2nd, 1776, when the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. Parades, fireworks, parties, picnics, and other festivities are common Independence Day activities. Our country has been celebrating the 4th of July for nearly 250 years. It's a day of speeches and ceremonies that inspires us still today. Across the country, people crowd cities for parades and festivals. Cities deck the streets in red, white, and blue bunting and flags. During the summer, family and friends gather for delicious food and cultural fairs. Families and friends also get together for picnics and barbecues. At these events, many people come together in their hometowns because reunions take place.

Every year, for Independence Day, the United States celebrates July 4th.

July 4th is a federal holiday in the United States. It commemorates the Declaration of Independence, which was signed on July 4, 1776.