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Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island, is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States. [38] Since 1868, Seward, Nebraska, has held a celebration on the same town square. In 1979 Seward was designated "America's Official Fourth of July City-Small Town USA" by resolution of Congress.
The Burning of Fairfield refers to the action of the American Revolutionary War at Fairfield, Connecticut on July 7, 1779 after a British landing force under the command of General William Tryon attacked the town, engaged and dispersed its militia forces, and burned down the vast majority of its buildings. [2]
It was a central event in the memory of the American Revolution. The Bicentennial culminated on Sunday, July 4, 1976, with the 200th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Founding Fathers in the Second Continental Congress.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular (8 p.m., NBC) This special celebrates America’s birthday in New York with musical performances from superstars and a live fireworks display.
July 4th celebrations around the Mohawk Valley start as early as this Thursday and if you plan ahead, you can celebrate for five consecutive days.
Jul. 3—Amherst: Fourth of July Celebration It takes two days to celebrate the Fourth of July in Amherst. On June 30, festivities will take place at Souhegan High School starting at 5:30 p.m ...
In 1785 the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration (beginning as the Patriotic Exercises) was founded and the Fourth of July has been celebrated every year in Bristol since that date, although the parade itself was canceled several times. [3] [4] On years when July 4 falls on a Sunday, the parade is held on Monday the 5th. [5]
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