Independence Day in the United States is celebrated annually on July 4. This holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, marking the independence of the 13 American colonies from British rule. It is commonly called the Fourth of July and is celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and various public and private events.
Other countries have their own Independence Days on different dates; for example, India celebrates its Independence Day on August 15 each year.
