Independence Day

Independence Day also known as 4th of July is the birthday of the United States of America. It is celebrated on July 4th each year in the United States. It is the anniversary of the day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress - July 4, 1776. The day they announced to the world that the 13 colonies no longer belonged to Great Britain. Independence Day was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.
Each year on July 4th, Americans celebrate their independence with picnics, barbecues, parades, fireworks and family gatherings.

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http://holidays.kaboose.com/july-4/

http://www.just4kidsmagazine.com/beacon4god/july4.html