In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is

a federal holiday 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, picnics,

concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and 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.