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Independence Day of the United States

It is celebrated on July 4
This day marks the signing of the
Declaration of Independence in 1776 in
which the country proclaimed its formal
separation from the British Empire
It is usually celebrated with many outdoor
activities such as parades, baseball games
and fireworks.
It is the traditional date of several racing
Marked by patriotic exhibition
Marked by patriotic displays. Similar to other
summer festivals, celebrations of Independence
Day often take place outdoors.
Families celebrate the day receive hosting or
attending a picnic and take advantage of the
free day
Decorations for example balloons, flags and
clothes are generally colored red, white and blue, the colors of the American flag
Often starting the celebrations with an evening
campfire.
The fireworks are accompanied by patriotic songs
such as the national anthem "Star-Spangled
Banner", "God Bless America", "America the
Beautiful", "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "Stars and
Stripes Forever"
A gun salute for each state of the United States, called
a
"salute to the union," is given at noon by any military
base with the necessary installation.

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