July 4 is the anniversary of American independence. On this day, the whole nation is rejoicing and all families are happy, showing the patriotic enthusiasm of the American people. John Adams, the founder of the United States, said that this festival would be a major anniversary celebration, and people should remember the day of liberation... From the east coast to the West coast, and forever, grand celebrations and parades should be held.
July 4 is also an important citizen's day, reflecting a tradition deeply rooted in British-American political freedom. Every year, large crowds of visitors flock to National Mall, the lawn between Capitol Hill and the Washington Monument, before and after Independence Day to attend the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which has been held for two weekends around July 4. Folk Art Festival showcases the cultures of different countries, the music, food and wine of Texas, and the history of NASA. The international cultural theme of the 2007 Folk Art Festival was Mekong River Basin countries and the Americas.
The American people always express their joy in various ways. Independence Day in the United States is as solemn as religious and folk festivals. People clean courtyards, decorate homes and fly flags before the festival. One of the great characteristics of American celebrations of National Day is the high degree of spontaneous participation of the people. On this day, without the call of the federal government to mobilize, some local and non-governmental organizations or community organizations will organize ceremonial activities, such as float cruises, fireworks display, open-air art Show (performances), and ordinary Americans are very happy to participate. The early Independence Day celebrations were mainly parades and speeches, with a certain religious color. Later, outdoor activities and sports competitions were added. Firecrackers and fireworks were once very popular. They were cancelled after the 20th century to prevent danger. Until now, people everywhere have spontaneously held celebration parades, some dressed as old priests riding horses or noble ladies in old-fashioned carriages, some formed small family bands to participate in the parade, and the whole family has been singing and dancing for generations while dancing. Various color cars, model cars, acrobatics cars and toy cars of children lined up together with the happy crowd in a vast procession of prospects, the scene is very spectacular parade ended, people often gather in parks or public places to celebrate the festival together. In the sound of music, people danced or had picnics on the ground, businessmen were busy Hawking souvenirs, politicians took the opportunity to make campaign speeches, and children played games on the grass. All over the United States, there was a festive scene.