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America celebrates its 246th year of independence with fireworks, parades, music and the pursuit of hot dogs.<br>The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is arguably Americau2019s favorite holiday! The day commemorates when the US gained its independence, so historically, the day is filled with celebrations. One of the most colorful and interesting celebrations of the year, itu2019s a time to get together with friends, enjoy your favorite summer foods, listen to music, and have a great time.
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People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York City, U.S., July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Boys on bikes lead residents' local Fourth of July Parade in the Lanesville neighborhood of Gloucester, Massachusetts, July 4. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Local residents, including a woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty wrapped in caution tape, hold their own Fourth of July Parade in the Lanesville neighborhood of Gloucester, Massachusetts, July 4. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
A girl waves in the rain next to a sign at the Fourth of July Parade in Merrimack, New Hampshire, July 4. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
A dressed-up dog stands before the start of the Fourth of July Parade in Merrimack, New Hampshire, July 4. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
People watch the Fourth of July Parade in the rain in Merrimack, New Hampshire, July 4. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
World Champion Joey Chestnut competes in the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
Levi Gale, 5, waves a U.S. flag as children approach to pet his miniature horse Lady Bug during the Fourth of July Independence Day parade in Texas City, Texas, July 4. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
A member of the Tutu Live Krewe, a women's adult marching nonprofit group, takes part in the Fourth of July Independence Day parade procession in Texas City, Texas, July 4. REUTERS/Adrees Latif
A man waits for the start of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
People watch the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
A man carrying a U.S. flag leads a local Fourth of July Parade in the Lanesville neighborhood of Gloucester, Massachusetts, July 4. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Local residents hold their own Fourth of July Parade in the Lanesville neighborhood of Gloucester, Massachusetts, July 4. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Local residents hold their own Fourth of July Parade in the Lanesville neighborhood of Gloucester, Massachusetts, July 4. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Crowds head to the subway after the fireworks as people celebrate U.S. Independence Day in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
People watch the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall in Washington, July 4. REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden
People gather at the Lincoln Memorial ahead of the annual Independence Day fireworks celebration on the National Mall in Washington, July 4. REUTERS/Anna Rose Layden
Water jets are propelled from a boat in the colours of the U.S. flag ahead of the Macy's Fourth of July fireworks while celebrating U.S. Independence Day in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
Batala, an all-female Afro-Brazilian percussion group, performs during an Independence Day parade in Barracks Row on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 4. REUTERS/Ana Rose Layden
People watch an Independence Day parade in Barracks Row on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 4. REUTERS/Ana Rose Layden
A man waits for the start of the 2023 Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky
The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks explode in New York City, July 4. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon