In Pics | Fourth of July celebrations: Fireworks, parades, carnivals on US' Independence Day
The Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining the decision of the thirteen colonies of Great Britain to declare themselves independent from colonial rule, was approved by the US Congress on July 4, 1776.
Independence Day -- known colloquially as the Fourth of July -- is celebrated in the United States on July 4 annually to mark the Declaration of Independence signifying the freedom of the thirteen American colonies from British rule back in the 18th century. (Image: Reuters)
On this day, citizens usually take to mark the occasion with a splendid display of fireworks, parades, carnivals, and fairs. (Image: Reuters)
However, in view of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation this year, the social events remained limited, while authorities have requested Americans to attend a professional firework display in their area for fire safety. (Image: Reuters)
July 4, 2021, will mark the 245th anniversary of the founding of the United States. (Image: Reuters)
The Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining the decision of the thirteen colonies of Great Britain to declare themselves independent from colonial rule, was approved by the US Congress on July 4, 1776. (Image: Reuters)
The actual resolution of independence was passed two days earlier on July 2, when the thirteen colonies were legally separated from Great Britain's rule. (Image: Reuters)
The Fourth of July has been traditionally celebrated in the United States of America as 'Independence Day' since the same date in 1776 -- when the Second Continental Congress finally approved the US Declaration of Independence. (Image: Reuters)
The US Founding Fathers -- John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington -- were a group of seven key leaders who led the US war for independence and played a major role in the founding of the nation, uniting the thirteen colonies, on this day. (Image: Reuters)
July 4, the day when the Declaration of Independence was approved, is now marked in the United States as 'Independence Day' with displays of patriotic fervour. Americans take to celebrating the day with joyous displays of fireworks, parades, and picnics. Politicians, too, make it a point to appear in public events on this day and address the nation of issues of patriotism and culture. (Image: Reuters)
Today, firework displays are held on July 4 in many states during the evening after dark at such places as parks, fairgrounds, or town squares. However, several other states have also either banned fireworks or limited the display size out of safety concerns. To date, the largest of such displays has taken place in New York City, where more than 22 tons of pyrotechnics were held in the East River in 2009. (Image: Reuters)