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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The capital city’s typical Independence Day show lasts about 18 minutes and includes some 10,000 pyrotechnics.
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 23 May 2026
The Independence Day celebrations take place July 3-4 which includes the annual Veterans Liberty Run/Walk and fireworks.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
In addition, the Beach & Tennis Club’s 2026 Independence Day drone show is on, but with a couple of changes.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Gomez said to think of the symbolism of the indictment on Wednesday – Cuban Independence Day.
—Erika Gonzalez, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 23 May 2026
The Independence Day celebrations take place July 3-4 which includes the annual Veterans Liberty Run/Walk and fireworks.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
In addition, the Beach & Tennis Club’s 2026 Independence Day drone show is on, but with a couple of changes.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2026
Gomez said to think of the symbolism of the indictment on Wednesday – Cuban Independence Day.
—Erika Gonzalez, CBS News, 20 May 2026
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“Independence Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Independence%20Day. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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