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Hey there, Fellow Freedom Lovers!The 4th of July is a BANGER of festivities, with lively parades, awe-inspiring fireworks, and heartwarming family get-togethers. It's a moment to cherish the sacrifices made for the fantastic freedoms we relish today. Here are 20 fun and interesting facts about America's Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July.
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Explosive 4th of July Facts!
When Did We First...
- Celebrate 4th of July?: The first official 4th of July celebration was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777
- Display Fireworks on the 4th of July?: Light up the Sky! The first 4th of July fireworks display was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777
- Have a Parade the 4th of July?: Strike up the Band! The first 4th of July parade was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777.
- Throw a Baseball Game on the 4th of July?: Batter Up! The first 4th of July baseball game was held in Hoboken, New Jersey on July 4, 1846
- Had a Hot Dog Eating Contest on the 4th of July? Yum! The first 4th of July hot dog eating contest was held in Coney Island, New York on July 4, 1916
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Most Popular on the 4th of July...
- Song:"The Star-Spangled Banner."
- Food: Hot Dogs
- Drink: Beer
- Color: Red, White, and Blue
- Activity: Watching Fireworks
- Sport: Baseball
- Game: Cornhole
- Dessert: Apple Pie
- Non-Alcoholic Drink: Lemonade
- Hairstyle: Pony Tail
- Accessory: Sunglasses
- Saying: Happy Independence Day!
- Vacation Destination: The Beach
- Memories: The Ones with Family and Friends
- Get Married
- Go to the Movies
- Go to the Park
- Go to the Beach
- Go Camping
- Go Boating
- Go Hiking
- Go Biking
- Go Swimming
Most Popular Things to Do on the 4th of July...
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Surprising 4th of July Facts!
- Can you believe the original Independence Day bash happened on July 2nd, 1776? It wasn't until 1870 that Congress decided to make July 4th our official day of celebration!
- Here's a twist: the Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4th, 1776, but most delegates didn't sign it until August 2nd. Talk about suspense!
- In an incredible coincidence, both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, key players in creating the Declaration of Independence, passed away on July 4th, 1826—exactly 50 years after its approval.
- The 4th of July became a paid federal holiday for federal employees in 1941, though we'd been partying in its honor since the late 18th century!
- The iconic Liberty Bell is ceremoniously tapped 13 times on the 4th of July to honor the original 13 colonies. It's not rung, though, to avoid causing more damage to its famous crack.
- Hungry for some fun? Americans devour around 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July, making it the top day for hot dog indulgence in the United States.
- Nothing says summer like watermelon! Americans munch through an estimated 10 million pounds of this juicy fruit during 4th of July celebrations.
- The Big Apple knows how to light up the night! New York City hosts the largest fireworks display in the United States, dazzling over 3 million spectators each year.
- The 4th of July is the ultimate day for barbecues, picnics, and outdoor parties across the United States. Time to fire up the grill and gather your friends!
- The stirring American national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner," was penned by Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812 and is a highlight of many 4th of July celebrations.
- Thomas Jefferson knew how to throw a party! The first-ever White House 4th of July event was hosted by him in 1801.
- Americans love a good fireworks show, spending over $1 billion on them each year, with most sales happening around—you guessed it—the 4th of July.
- Holding the record for the longest-running annual 4th of July celebration, the town of Bristol, Rhode Island, has been honoring our nation's independence since 1785.
