What do people do on 4th of July?

Every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate their Day of Independence. Their Declaration of Independence was signed thanks to their forefathers who demanded their freedom from the British Kingdom. Since then, they always celebrate this holiday like no other countries. Usually, parades fill the streets with blue, red, and white floats.

Families get together and spend the day either at their homes or lounging by the beach or lake to cool themselves off since July 4th is in summer. Grilling barbecues and eating meals with mashed potatoes, chips, and a lot of booze. At night, fireworks fill the sky and of course, blue, red, and white fireworks shine to end the day.

July 4th is a national holiday and bank holiday. Schools, official buildings, banks and Government offices from federal to local levels are closed. Parades are carryout in all cities at the beginning of the day. Many decorations with the American flag are displayed all around.

Americans are dressed in American themed customs (red, white and blue outfits). Outdoor parities, get together of friends and families is also common. Towards the end of the day, fireworks are displayed in almost all cities. Fireworks events always part and parcel of the celebration every year.