Independence Day

American  

noun

1. July 4, a U.S. holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

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Independence Day British  

noun

1. the official name for the Fourth of July

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Independence Day Cultural  

1. The primary national holiday in the United States, celebrated every July 4; the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Customary festivities include picnics; parades; band concerts; decorations in red, white, and blue; and nighttime fireworks displays.

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Independence Day

Garcia is American with Mexican heritage and the fight will take place on the weekend before Mexican Independence Day.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

U.S. stocks look set to catch up on gains missed Friday as investors return following the Independence Day holiday, though artificial intelligence hardware stocks weakened in Asia and Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

July 4 fell during a record-breaking heat wave that upended the parades, block parties and barbecues that traditionally mark Independence Day.

From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026

The timing of the march — occurring alongside official Independence Day and America250 celebrations — placed it within a broader national moment already marked by competing visions of American identity, patriotism, and public space.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

“Gael, come here. Why don’t you two show them your dance for the Mexican Independence Day parade? We have a float that features our dancers every year.”

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez