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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Under his leadership, the museum has hosted multiple high-profile events, including the 2023 NFL Draft, Kansas City’s official Independence Day Celebration, the Stars and Stripes Picnic, and now prepares for the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival.
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Independence Eve, a free, popular program that taps live orchestral music and a drone show to celebrate Independence Day, will not take place this year on July 3, said Eric Lazzari, executive director of the Civic Center Conservancy, which works with the city to program and maintain the park.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
In a press release, the Center indicated that the facilities will close down in July following an Independence Day celebration.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Mar. 2026
While officially a secular state, the Catholic Mass is part of state ceremonies, including Independence Day celebrations.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Independence Eve, a free, popular program that taps live orchestral music and a drone show to celebrate Independence Day, will not take place this year on July 3, said Eric Lazzari, executive director of the Civic Center Conservancy, which works with the city to program and maintain the park.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
In a press release, the Center indicated that the facilities will close down in July following an Independence Day celebration.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 Mar. 2026
While officially a secular state, the Catholic Mass is part of state ceremonies, including Independence Day celebrations.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Independence Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Independence%20Day. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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