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

On Friday, organisers of the National Park Service's Independence Day Parade in Washington DC cancelled the annual event over safety concerns.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

In Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, July 4 will cap a 16-day event billed as the largest Independence Day celebration in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

For many, the biggest challenge this Independence Day may not be finding the perfect spot to watch fireworks, but finding relief from the heat.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

"Numerous daily temperature records are expected today and Independence Day, with some consecutive-day, monthly, and all-time records possible," the National Weather Service said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

At last it is Independence Day, for Methuselah and the Congo.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver