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Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a Federal Holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America .
From flashy fireworks shows to American history trivia, the Augusta area is offering a variety of Fourth of July festivities all week long.
July 4 is Thursday, and there are events across both the calendar and the state of Texas. Here's a list of celebrations arranged by date.
July 4 falls on on a Thursday this year, and most local parades will be early that day, often with further festivities for all ages afterward. One midnight parade beginning on the eve of ...
Bristol 4th of July. Bristol Fourth of July Parade, or Bristol Fourth of July Celebration (officially known as the Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade ), founded in 1785, is a nationally known Fourth of July parade in Bristol, Rhode Island. The parade is part of the oldest Independence Day celebration in the United States of America.
Nepal stands as a unique example of a secular and multicultural nation where diverse festivals are joyfully celebrated within communities. In Nepal, individuals of varying religious backgrounds coexist in the same neighborhoods and societies, fostering a spirit of unity as they come together to share in the celebrations of a multitude of festivals, thus sharing their joys, happiness, and ...
As July Fourth approaches, check out our comprehensive list of Independence Day events around central Ohio.
1881 – In Alabama, the Tuskegee Institute opens. 1910 – African-American boxer Jack Johnson knocks out white boxer Jim Jeffries in a heavyweight boxing match sparking race riots across the United States. 1927 – First flight of the Lockheed Vega. 1939 – Lou Gehrig, recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, tells a crowd at ...