July 4th: Independence Day (US)

The fourth of July or Independence Day celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced the political separation of the 13 North colonies from Great Britain.

According to Britannica, “The Congress had voted in favor of independence from Great Britain on July 2 but did not actually complete the process of revising the Declaration of Independence, originally drafted by Thomas Jefferson in consultation with fellow committee members John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and William Livingston, until two days later.” 

Most Americans celebrate the 4th of July with travel, barbeques, visits to the beach and local carnivals and theme parks.  Will you be in New York City for the 4th? Check out Time Out’s Best NYC 4th of July events.

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