In a country where national holidays are traditionally celebrated with unanimity and scope, such an important date as the Independence Day could not but take its place of honor in the calendar. As early as 1776, on the days when the fate of the United States was being decided, future President John Adams predicted that the day of proclamation of independence from Great Britain would become a great holiday for all citizens of the country for many years.

He was not mistaken, and for more than two hundred years on July 4 in the United States there have been celebrations dedicated to the country's birthday as a free state. Since the holiday has a federal scale, many public services are not working on this day, and citizens of the country have the opportunity to take part in festive events, to admire parades and fireworks or just to have a picnic with their family and friends.

The main official event of the holiday - Independence Day Parade - takes place in Washington, repeating and in other cities with patriotic demonstrations, "salutes of unity" at military bases, folk festivals . National flags and colors are everywhere visible, patriotic songs beloved by the majority of the population are heard . For most Americans, the holiday also became an occasion to spend this summer day on fresh air . If the Independence Day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the celebration is postponed to Monday, so many prefer to collect family and friends and go on a weekend with a barbecue .

Traditionally festivities end with fireworks decorating the evening sky over the country. For many years of the history of the holiday, a lot of impressive shows were held, remembered for their scope and colorfulness. Since 1976, these spectacular performances, often accompanied by musical concerts, are broadcast on major American television channels, but still attract a lot of residents and visitors to their venues.