July, 4th: Happy Independence Day !

Date de publication : 11 juil. 2011 21:48:04

On July, 4th Americans celebrate the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson.

It is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4th, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were now independent states, and thus no longer a part of the British Empire.

So July 4 is America's birthday ! It is a national holiday, so people don't go to work. Everybody celebrates Independence Day, even immigrants or people who have foreign (étranger) ancestors.

All around the country people fly the US flag from their windows or in their gardens to show their patriotism. They celebrate the country's independence and freedom.

They celebrate July 4 with barbecues and picnics during the day, and fireworks at night. There are military parades in the streets and free concerts. Bands play the American anthem (hymne), The Star Spangled Banner.