I think it varies from person to person, but for most it signifies celebrating our freedom and the generations before us that made it possible. Most do this by having parties, displaying the flag, grilling out and watching fireworks. This year my family is keeping things pretty low-key and just staying around the house. Happy Fourth!

Independence Day is one of the more important holidays in the US, which celebrates the commemoration of the declaration of independence on July 4, 1776 when the country became an independent nation. It is a very patriotic day for US citizens. Usually families and friends will gather outdoors to celebrate and eat traditional summer foods. In the evening, most cities will have fireworks.