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What’s on 4th of July 2017
What’s on 4th of July 2017
On U.S. Independence Day – The 4th of July, every citizen of the United States celebrates the anniversary of the publication of the declaration of Independence (in 1776) from Great Britain. July 4th is a Federal Holiday, State Holiday, and City Holiday where the government buildings and post offices are closed all day.
Americans pledge their allegiance:
The Flag of the U.S.A is a symbol of freedom and liberty to which American citizens pledge their allegiances by standing at attention and facing the flag with their right hand over the heart and reciting:
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
The colors on the flag:
The flag contains 13 alternating red and white stripes that symbolize the 13 original colonies, and 50 white stars on a blue field, with each star representing a state.
The colors on the flag represents:
Public Life – Independence Day Celebration
July 4th – Independence day is a day of emphasis on the American tradition of political freedom. Many people display the American flag outside their homes and office buildings to express respect and thanks for the freedom and liberties fought by the 1st generation of many of today’s Americans.
The statue of the Liberty is a national shrine that is connected with Independence Day.
some families drive to picnics, barbecues and to watch fireworks at their favorite spots. Also, politicians will appear at public events to give a speech for the history, heritage, and people of USA country.
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Come in person and join the July 4th Celebration and Events on the National Mall
Watch this video Events on the National Mall
July 4th Events Schedule in Washington, DC:
Friday, July 1 | |
Time | Event |
Noon | Live musical performance by PanLara Youth Steel Orchestra |
2-5 p.m. | Transcribe-a-thon in the National Archives Innovation Hub and online. Register now! |
Saturday, July 2 | |
Time | Event |
Noon | Live musical performance by DC Legendary Musicians |
Monday, July 4 | |
Time | Event |
8–9:30 a.m. | Sign a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence, find a good seat on the steps, share your #ISignedTheDeclaration on social media! |
9-9:45 a.m. | Watch live performances on the Constitution Avenue stage |
10-11 a.m. | Declaration of Independence Reading Ceremony |
Greetings from Allison Seymour, Fox 5 News Anchor | |
Presentation of colors by the Continental Color Guard* | |
Performance of the National Anthem by Caleb Green | |
Performance by the Fife and Drum Corps* | |
Remarks by Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero | |
Dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence by re-enactors portraying Abigail Adams, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Ned Hector, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. | |
*Continental Color Guard and Fife and Drum Corps provided by U.S. 3rd Infantry, the Old Guard | |
11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Inside the National Archives Building |
Enjoy hands-on family activities in the Boeing Learning Center: | |
Collect autographs | |
Make cockades | |
Listen to stories of our patriotic past | |
Make colonial-style wigs and dress in period clothing | |
Sign the Declaration of Independence | |
Write with a quill pen | |
Set your name in type | |
Between noon and 4 p.m., meet Revolutionary figures Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Ned Hector, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. | |
Taste American Heritage Chocolate® in the Visitor Orientation Plaza | |
11-11:45 a.m. | Live musical performance by Brass Connection. |
11:45 a.m. | Watch the parade go by outside the National Archives. |
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