4th of July Hit Parade

by Cindi Sutter, Founder & Editor  

Let’s celebrate the red-white-blue outdoors with some remembrances, food, flags, backyard recipes, and decor; but most of all we salute and honor those who fought for our freedom. For more behind this holiday, that’s definitely about more than just BBQ, scroll down for the Wikipedia details. Remember, Independence Day is the national day of the United States.

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Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July or July 4) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of BritainKing George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.[1] The Congress had voted to declare independence two days earlier, on July 2, but it was not declared until July 4.[1]

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworksparadesbarbecuescarnivalsfairspicnicsconcertsbaseball gamesfamily reunionspolitical speeches, and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.