The Fourth of July: a holiday that’s painted with red, white, and blue, a day filled with parties, fireworks, and lots of food. 

The Fourth of July is a holiday that celebrates the birth of American independence from the British empire. This specific day marks the historic day in 1776 when the continental congress adopted the declaration of independence. Now, every year on the Fourth of July, we celebrate the history of the United States. 

There are many different things to do to celebrate this day: backyard barbecues, community parades, and watching fireworks. 

“The fireworks and hotdogs are my favorite part,” said Zoe Moriarty. 

People gather together to join a community parade that often features decorated and festive floats, bikes or marching bands. People line up on the street, wearing festive outfits, as well as painting their face or holding flags. 

People host barbecues that include grilling hotdogs, burgers and ribs, followed afterward by having desserts that are even red white and blue. 

“I love the pasta salad,” said Sophia DeGennaro. 

On the Fourth of July, it’s most common to spend time outdoors by water. Some people go to the beach, lake or a pool. There are also lots of games to play outside, such as water balloon toss or cornhole. 

Towards the end of the day, thousands of people will gather at a nearby park, or rooftop to watch fireworks. 

As the fireworks go off, everyone is reminded of the country’s history, and fills the day with even more bright colors.