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Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July or July
Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the
adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring
independence from 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.