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  Fourth of July" and "4th of July" redirect here. For the calendar date, see   July 4 . For other uses, see   Fourth of July (disambiguation) . Independence Day , known  colloquially  as the  Fourth of July , is a  federal holiday in the United States  commemorating the  Declaration of Independence , which was ratified by the  Second Continental Congress  on July 4, 1776, establishing the  United States of America . Independence Day Fireworks displays, such as these over the  Washington Monument  in 1986, take place across the United States on Independence Day. Also called Fourth of July Observed by United States Type National day Significance The day in 1776 that the  Declaration of Independence  was adopted by the  Second Continental Congress  in  Philadelphia Celebrations Fireworks ,  family reunions ,  concerts ,  barbecues ,  picnics ,  parades ,  baseb...