Independence Day, commonly known as the
Fourth of July, is a
federal holiday in the
United States commemorating the adoption of the
Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the
Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with
fireworks, parades,
barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts,
baseball games,
family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the
national day of the United States.