The United States of America declared its independence on 4th of July, 1776. The British Empire used to rule over the United States of America before its independence. The Continental Congress declared USA as an independent nation on 4th July, 1776. Till then, the day got marked as a federal holiday.
With patriotism and sense of bliss in the heart, the entire nation celebrates this day in every fun-tastic way possible.
4th of July is considered to be one of the grandest celebrations that a tourist can witness in the United States of America. Citizens celebrate this day with barbecues, parades, fireworks, carnivals, concerts, fairs, baseball games, family gatherings, picnics, parties etc. People gather around and sing the national anthem. They eat, drink, laugh, and dance for the entire day.
Many public and private events can be experienced on this National Day of the United States of America.Tourists, who want to be a part of the festivities, can attend any of the events mentioned below.
- Fireworks in Brooklyn Bridge Park
- House of Yes 4th of July BBQ Extravaganza
- Fireworks at Kings Island, Cincinnati
- Florence Freedom Fireworks Display, Cincinnati
- Huntington Beach 4th of July Celebration, LA
- Studio City 4th of July Fireworks Festival, LA
- 4th of July Fireworks at Chicago
- Fireworks over Pier 39 in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf
- Fireworks Cruise on the bay of San Francisco
- Live Music at the Aquatic Park in San Francisco
- Free Museum Day at the National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia
- Celebration of Freedom Ceremony at Independence Hall, Philadelphia