A short description of the celebration of 4th of July

1. Ana Rita Alves Leal, Class 9 F school year 2012-13
(Teacher Paula Barbosa)

2. The fourth of July is a federal
holiday in the United States
commemorating the
adoption of the declaration
of independence on July
4, 1776, declaring
independence from the
kingdom of Great Britain.

4. Independence Day celebrations often
take place outdoors.
Families often celebrate 4th of July
attending a picnic

5. Customs - Barbecue
Families often celebrate
4th of July attending a
barbecue
The decorations like
ballons and clothes are
generally coloured red
white and blue, the
colours of the
American flag.

6. Parades are often in the
morning

7. Fireworks displays occur
in the evening at such
places as parks,
fairgrounds or town
squares

8. Portugal Germany
Italy Denmark

9. 4th of July in Portugal
In Portugal, 4th of July festivities include: live music, food booths and games, fireworks
at 10.30 pm, etc.
I have already been to a 4th of July party and it looked like I was in America because of
the picnics, barbecues, and the wonderful fireworks. It was interesting because I got to
know the 4th of July holiday that Americans both celebrate and appreciate.