Independence Day
noun
: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence
specifically
: July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
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The previous Mexican Heritage Night was held in September, during Hispanic Heritage Month and in celebration of Mexico's Independence Day.
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Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2024
Guests can listen to live music from the Carmel Rotary Amphitheater and check out special events like the Carmel Firehouse Cook-Off, Jim Keckley Donut Day and an Independence Day kazoo parade for kids.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The official parade kicked off along Vernor Avenue at noon with a series of floats inspired by this year's theme: La historia de southwest Detroit.
Cinco de Mayo, the annual holiday honoring Mexican heritage, does not represent Mexico's Independence Day, as many believe.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
Now: Avari, 72, has appeared in an endless stream of TV shows like Days of Our Lives, Heroes and Dragnet, plus the films Charlie Wilson's War, Independence Day, Dark Matter and Daredevil, among others.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Origins tied to 1862 battle Mexican Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, came on Sept. 16, 1810, when the country broke free of Spanish rule.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
The government has also scaled back festivities for Independence Day in May in light of the mood and fearing public protests.
—Sam Mednick, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
The concept of Leah was born shortly before Hialeah’s 2023 Independence Day celebration, an event that typically draws around 25,000 attendees.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2024
The annual Independence Day 5K, one-mile Fun Run, and kid-friendly 50-yard dash start at 7 a.m. at the Market Common District.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2024
Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 11 May 2024
Guests can listen to live music from the Carmel Rotary Amphitheater and check out special events like the Carmel Firehouse Cook-Off, Jim Keckley Donut Day and an Independence Day kazoo parade for kids.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 May 2024
The official parade kicked off along Vernor Avenue at noon with a series of floats inspired by this year's theme: La historia de southwest Detroit.
Cinco de Mayo, the annual holiday honoring Mexican heritage, does not represent Mexico's Independence Day, as many believe.
—Amelia Benavides-Colón, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
Now: Avari, 72, has appeared in an endless stream of TV shows like Days of Our Lives, Heroes and Dragnet, plus the films Charlie Wilson's War, Independence Day, Dark Matter and Daredevil, among others.
—Kate Hogan, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Origins tied to 1862 battle Mexican Independence Day, or Día de la Independencia, came on Sept. 16, 1810, when the country broke free of Spanish rule.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 4 May 2024
The government has also scaled back festivities for Independence Day in May in light of the mood and fearing public protests.
—Sam Mednick, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Apr. 2024
The concept of Leah was born shortly before Hialeah’s 2023 Independence Day celebration, an event that typically draws around 25,000 attendees.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2024
The annual Independence Day 5K, one-mile Fun Run, and kid-friendly 50-yard dash start at 7 a.m. at the Market Common District.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2024
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