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

Some officials now said clashes may erupt around Poland’s Independence Day marches on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Optimism peaked around Independence Day, said McNally, who is a former energy adviser to President George W. Bush.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Every year on Mexican Independence Day, the paper celebrates its humble beginnings when Lozano Sr. launched the paper from a modest office in downtown Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The incident took place in the early hours over Independence Day weekend in July 2024.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 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

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