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Among all the events that are celebrated around the world, very few of them get as much recognition and respect in the USA as Independence Day does. July fourth, as it has been termed affectionately by the country’s founding fathers, stands as a symbol of American freedom over British rule.

This independence occurred in the year 1776, when the Americans finally won their freedom from the English rule. The festival stands as a high point in American society and it knows no boundaries as the entire nation comes together to celebrate this grand occasion and it is one of the most important dates on the USA holiday calendar.

Upon attaining freedom from the British rule on July the 2nd, 1776, there was a resolution of independence that was passed considering the United States of America as a free country and two days later the Declaration of Independence was finalized and the Congress government was instrumental in approving the Declaration of Independence that till day remains as a holy grail in the American constitution. It was also the first holiday that was first determined for the USA holiday calendar.

There has been some initial controversy concerning the celebration date for the independence as it was on the 2nd of July that the country attained freedom and it was on the 4th of the same month that the much publicized declaration statement was passed. Later it was finalized to be the 4th of July as it was the official day of Independence. Ever since the first day of Independent America, the country has never cut short its celebration proceedings on the 4th of July — and rightfully so.

Every year, the eventis meted out with much fan fare and fireworks. Fireworks accompanying fabulous soundtracks that evoke a spirit of national integrity among the American public like the “The Star Spangled Banner”, the national anthem are played out so that it gives one a special feeling of being American. The main portion of the events only occurs outdoors, and it is a family event and is viewed as a great get together of families from all parts of the country.

Grounds are filled on the day with campers and barbecue machines. The horizon is set aflame with blazing fireworks that stand as a symbol of American power. The proceedings go on till late into the night and is also accompanied by a whole lot of parades that also recognize veterans of the wars fought not long ago. Although some states have banned fireworks citing safety reasons, it still remains the mainstay of the entire event. Areas of Detroit and Chicago are littered with fireworks and the display is one of the largest in the country, as in these parts the celebrations coincide with Canada Day. It was in 1931 that the Congress conferred the Independence Day as a paid public federal holiday so that no man is left in a quest for money at the time of celebrating the nation’s independence.

4th of July has many strong memories for many as it is an important and integral part of American Society. The  festival serves as an earnest attempt at throwing light on America’s struggle for Independence to the nation’s youth.