Independence Day, known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

Independence Day: Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell. The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive.

Independence Day, in the United States, the annual celebration of nationhood held on July 4. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—celebrates the birth of American independence from the British Empire. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of...

With the other people of the world, they launch a counterattack on July 4— Independence Day in the United States. While promoting Stargate in Europe, Emmerich conceived the film while answering a question about his belief in the existence of alien life.

July 4: National Independence Day with parades, fireworks, and the burial of a national time capsule in the Independence Mall in Philadelphia July 5: America’s Potluck —community picnics ...

Whether you’re looking for small-town charm or big city fireworks, this list has your Independence Day plans covered. In addition to the big evening fireworks shows, you’ll find parades, fun runs, all-day fairs, and free outdoor concerts.

Semiquin- what? Why Independence Day is celebrated on July 4 The Continental Congress voted for independence two days earlier, but the Declaration transformed July 4 into a lasting national symbol.

Discover the origins of Independence Day, the Declaration of Independence, and how Americans celebrate the holiday.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — America’s 250th birthday has arrived, and communities across Northwest Washington are preparing for one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in years.