Independence Day is celebrated each year on July 4. This year, America will celebrate its 249th birthday to commemorate our independence from Great Britain following the Revolutionary War. On this date in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence for our country to become the United States of America!
Fireworks displays are usually the highlight of many Independence Day celebrations with colors lighting up the night sky across the U.S.🎆 According to the Farmers' Almanac, the origins of fireworks originally came from China - but the earliest forms of "firecrackers" 🧨 came from a discovery almost 2,000 years ago when people would heat bamboo stalks until they were blacked and exploded under the pressure of heated air inside them.
Fireworks have been part of the American tradition since the founding of our nation. John Adams envisioned great celebrations when he wrote a letter on July 3, 1776 - a day before the Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence - saying that festivities should include "pomp and parade with shews (shows), games, sports, funs, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other from this time forever more."
The first official fireworks displays began in 1777 with the first Fourth of July fireworks over Philadelphia's night sky - a tradition that continues with spectacular fireworks on every July 4 celebration.🎇
Wishing you & your family a Happy 4th of July!
Please celebrate Safely & Responsibly
Do Not Drink & Drive!
Do Not Drink & Drive!
Independence Day Events in our Area
Thanks to our friends at Lakeland Mom
Thanks to our friends at Lakeland Mom
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