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4th of July traditions: Fireworks, barbecues, and more. Many modern Independence Day traditions stem from America’s early independence celebrations.
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.
Ron Grossman, writing for the Chicago Tribune in 2001, opined that the spirit of '76 is often lost in the fanfare over the Fourth of July, noting that "historians and descendants of the first American citizens wonder if modern celebrations--from food fests and rock concerts to fishing tournaments and car rallies--are missing the point." [24]
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5. Patriotic Shot. This stars and stripes layered shot is perfect for the 4th of July and Labor Day. A summer staple—you will love this one! Related: Fireworks Near Me 6.
Several black nationalist organisations have rejected American patriotism and instead advocate for the creation of a new black nation. Bystander Johnson describes bystanders as African Americans who lack patriotism for the United States and are detached from American history and values . [ 1 ]
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4th of July decorations in Roche Harbor include Canadian and U.S. flags and red, white and blue bunting. NSE Eridge-Edenbridge celebrations (1988) with Red, White and Blue commemorating the Hundred Years of the Line.