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Independence Day, also known as “The Fourth of July”, marks the historic date in July 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. It is a day of family celebration as the people of the United States give thanks for their freedom.

A brief history of Independence Day:

• When the Revolutionary War broke out in 1775, very few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain
• By 1776, more colonists were in favour of independence and on the 7^th June 1776, the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House in Philadelphia to debate this motion.
• Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston formed the committee that drafted a statement justifying independence from Great Britain.
• The vote for actual independence happened on July 2nd, but the 4th became the Independence Day of the United States because of the formal declaration.

How is Independence Day celebrated?

Fourth of July celebrations have taken various forms across the centuries. Nowadays it is typically celebrated by:

• Firework displays and sparklers
• BBQ’s and Picnics
• Flying of the American flag
• Parades and patriotic displays
• Political ceremonies and speeches
• Carnivals and fairs.

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