National Day is one of the important holidays of any country. National Day of America too, let's find out what Americans do on Independence Day!
Attend the Independence Day Parade
National Day 4/7 every year, the capital Washington DC holds a big parade including parades, floats, banners and many American citizens take to the streets to celebrate this great holiday. Usually, this parade takes place at noon, around 11:45 am.
Join a picnic
Americans often picnic on July 4. According to the National Retail Federation, 64.5% of Americans go outdoors or participate in barbecues on this day. People can go to such a picnic in their area to have fun. They enjoy typical dishes such as burgers, hot dogs, BBQ…
Watch fireworks
As usual, every year on Independence Day, people will come together to welcome the beautiful fireworks display in New York City. This fireworks show takes place at about 9:20 a.m. at two locations: East River and Brooklyn Bridge. This is a fireworks display that no New Yorker or American wants to miss.
Join a baseball game
In America, baseball is an indispensable sport of the country. Therefore, attending a baseball game on the 4th of July is a way to celebrate this holiday.
Use national flags and symbols
Just as the Vietnamese fly a red flag with a yellow star on the country's big anniversaries, Americans also display and carry national symbols to celebrate. They wear red, white and blue costumes and decorate the walls with stars and stripes like national flags.
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