July 4th is celebrated as Independence Day in America to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, which declared the United States independent from Britain. Traditions of Independence Day include parades, fireworks, parties and fairs. People celebrate with joy, displaying flags, eagles, fireworks and red, white and blue colors. The holiday honors the declaration and the liberty it represents, as Americans wanted freedom and religious freedom, leading to it becoming an official holiday on July 4, 1776.

1. Independence Day By: David, Afsha & Robert November, 2007

2. Traditions of Independence Day July Fourth is a important holiday. In America we celebrate with parades, fireworks, parties and street fairs. People celebrate this holiday because the declaration of Independence was signed and America gained independence.

3. People celebrate this holiday with joy and fireworks. People think of this holiday greatly and celebrate with lots of things. Some things that stand for this holiday with flags, eagles, fireworks and red white and blue.

4. History of Independence Day This holiday is an honor of the declaration of independence and liberty. The people of America decided that it should be a holiday. The people wanted to be free and have religious freedom. This became a holiday on July 4,1776.

5. Works Cited Independence Day . 25 Oct. 2007 <http://http://www.usinfo.pl/aboutusa/holidays/independence.htm>.