Independence Day

Independence Day, observed on July 4, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies declared their separation from Great Britain. The Continental Congress formally approved the Declaration on July 4, marking the birth of the United States as an independent nation.

Celebrations began almost immediately after independence and have continued for centuries as a day of patriotic expression. Traditions commonly include fireworks, parades, public readings of the Declaration of Independence, concerts, and family gatherings.

Today, Independence Day serves as both a celebration of American history and a reflection on the principles of liberty and self-governance that shaped the nation’s founding.