Independence Day is the main public holiday in the United States, during which Americans celebrate the creation of their country. This is a day of fun and joy, patriotic mood and joint picnics.
With the onset of summer, Americans begin to plan for one of the most famous holidays in the United States - Independence Day, which is traditionally celebrated on July 4. In 1779, on this very day, representatives of 13 states of America signed a document in the Philadelphia City Hall, which proclaimed the United States an independent state from Britain. But it was only in 1941 that Independence Day was considered an official holiday.
On this holiday, it is customary to remember and pay tribute to the founders of Continental Progress - the first US President George Washington, one of the main authors of the declaration of independence, Thomas Jefferson and others. On the eve of the holiday, many Americans hang the American flag on their rooftops or in their windows and prepare traditional food for the festivities.
The main event of Independence Day is the parade, which takes place at noon in Washington DC. During it, actors, dressed in 13th century costumes, read the text of the Declaration, the main document confirming the independence of the United States, to the parade participants and tourists.
During the holiday, in every American town there are massive outdoor festivities. Millions of people organize joint picnics with traditional dishes in the most picturesque meadows. Popular treats include grilled sausages, ribs, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, pies, ice cream, beer and cola. The holiday is accompanied by concerts of famous American bands, competitions and dances.
Some cities have their own peculiarities of holding this holiday. The town of Lititz, Nebraska, for example, hosts a festival of candles made by residents throughout the winter, and in Seward, Alaska, there is a hike to the top of the mountain. The celebration of the Independence Day ends with a beautiful and spectacular fireworks display, which is organized by the city halls.
