Fourth of July – Independence Day in the United States of America

Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This day marks the birth of the United States as a free and independent nation. Independence Day is celebrated with parades, barbecues, picnics, and fireworks displays across the country. It is a day to honor the country’s history and celebrate its freedom and unity.

Independence Day (colloquially the Fourth of July) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.  The Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4.

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political 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.

Happy Independence Day in the United States of America.

Do you know where you’re going to celebrate? Independence Day is Tuesday and Fourth of July events are being held in communities across Mid-Michigan.

This list will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back! If there’s an event we missed, let us know!

• Metro Detroit Fireworks Shows
• Oakland County Fireworks Shows
• Macomb County Fireworks Shows
• Wayne County Fireworks Shows
• Comerica Park Detroit Tigers Fireworks Shows
• Huron-Clinton Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Delhi Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Dexter-Huron Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Hudson Mills Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Huron Meadows Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Indian Springs Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Kensington Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Lake Erie Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Lake St. Clair Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Lower Huron Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Oakwoods Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Stony Creek Metroparks Fireworks Shows
• Willow and Wolcott Mill Metropark Fireworks Shows