Independence Day
noun
: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence
specifically
: July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
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Peak grass pollen levels will likely occur around Independence Day, per the report.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024
So far, the rabbit sculpture has sported an American flag to celebrate Independence Day, a basket for Easter, a pointed orange-and-black hat for Halloween and reindeer antlers and a red nose for Christmas.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
The organization behind the outdoor cemetery screenings has set Rocky, Charlie’s Angels, Shrek 2, Midsommar, Empire Records and La Bamba for its July lineup, which will feature three nights of fireworks tied to the Independence Day holiday.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
It was held on Israel's 76th Independence Day, which Palestinians commemorate annually as the Nakba, or catastrophe, when many Palestinians were dispossessed of their homes and exiled in Israel's founding war.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 16 May 2024
Some Palestinians, Israelis mark Memorial Day together Israel was marking Memorial Day and Independence Day over 48 consecutive hours starting Sunday night.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
The previous Mexican Heritage Night was held in September, during Hispanic Heritage Month and in celebration of Mexico's Independence Day.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2024
Guests can listen to live music from the Carmel Rotary Amphitheater and check out special events like the Carmel Firehouse Cook-Off, Jim Keckley Donut Day and an Independence Day kazoo parade for kids.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The official parade kicked off along Vernor Avenue at noon with a series of floats inspired by this year's theme: La historia de southwest Detroit.
Cinco de Mayo, the annual holiday honoring Mexican heritage, does not represent Mexico's Independence Day, as many believe.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 May 2024
So far, the rabbit sculpture has sported an American flag to celebrate Independence Day, a basket for Easter, a pointed orange-and-black hat for Halloween and reindeer antlers and a red nose for Christmas.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 19 May 2024
The organization behind the outdoor cemetery screenings has set Rocky, Charlie’s Angels, Shrek 2, Midsommar, Empire Records and La Bamba for its July lineup, which will feature three nights of fireworks tied to the Independence Day holiday.
—Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
It was held on Israel's 76th Independence Day, which Palestinians commemorate annually as the Nakba, or catastrophe, when many Palestinians were dispossessed of their homes and exiled in Israel's founding war.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 16 May 2024
Some Palestinians, Israelis mark Memorial Day together Israel was marking Memorial Day and Independence Day over 48 consecutive hours starting Sunday night.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
The previous Mexican Heritage Night was held in September, during Hispanic Heritage Month and in celebration of Mexico's Independence Day.
—Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2024
Guests can listen to live music from the Carmel Rotary Amphitheater and check out special events like the Carmel Firehouse Cook-Off, Jim Keckley Donut Day and an Independence Day kazoo parade for kids.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The official parade kicked off along Vernor Avenue at noon with a series of floats inspired by this year's theme: La historia de southwest Detroit.
Cinco de Mayo, the annual holiday honoring Mexican heritage, does not represent Mexico's Independence Day, as many believe.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
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