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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That the project arrives on Independence Day is no coincidence.
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 May 2025
Philippine Independence Day Celebration: Presented by the Council for Filipino-American Organizations of Central Florida, the event will showcase Philippine culture and history with talent shows, music, dances, exhibits and food vendors.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
July 4: Elgin’s annual downtown Independence Day Parade will start at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Douglas and Slade avenues and end about 11 a.m. at Douglas and Highland avenues.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The actor appeared as the U.S. president in the sci-fi film Independence Day (1996) and reprised the role in its sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence (2016).
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 30 May 2025
Philippine Independence Day Celebration: Presented by the Council for Filipino-American Organizations of Central Florida, the event will showcase Philippine culture and history with talent shows, music, dances, exhibits and food vendors.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2025
July 4: Elgin’s annual downtown Independence Day Parade will start at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Douglas and Slade avenues and end about 11 a.m. at Douglas and Highland avenues.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
The actor appeared as the U.S. president in the sci-fi film Independence Day (1996) and reprised the role in its sequel, Independence Day: Resurgence (2016).
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 May 2025
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“Independence Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Independence%20Day. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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