July Fourth
Fireworks and cookouts
July Fourth is the American national holiday commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, also called Independence Day or the Fourth of July.
The day is marked by fireworks, parades, barbecues, and displays of patriotism: We're having a cookout for July Fourth.
The phrase often evokes summer celebration as much as historical significance.
American founding year
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
- libertyAbsence of unjust constraint
- freedomAbsence of constraint
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
Prolonged abnormally high temperatures
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- lemonadeSweetened citrus beverage
- watermelonVine fruit with red flesh
- swimmingLocomotion through water
sunscreen · beach · popsicle · ice-cream · pool · sunglasses · vacation · humidity
Cloth symbol or signal
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- AmericanaHeritage artifacts or music
- citizenshipStatus as state member
Cooking surface over fire
brisket · smoker · grilling · coals · marinade · kebabs · sauce · basting
Emitting light stick
- skyrocketRise sharply and suddenly
- fountainWater-spouting structure
- finaleConcluding part of performance
- burstBreak apart suddenly
pyrotechnics · display · night-sky · crackle · boom · rocket · mortar · chrysanthemum
Remains on surface
- drumlineMarching band percussionists
- majorettesBaton-twirling parade performers
- processionFormal moving line
- spectatorsThose who observe events
1776
American founding year
- revolutionViolent governmental overthrow
- libertyAbsence of unjust constraint
- freedomAbsence of constraint
sovereignty · signing · parchment · founders
heatwave
Prolonged abnormally high temperatures
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
- lemonadeSweetened citrus beverage
- watermelonVine fruit with red flesh
swimming · sunscreen · beach · popsicle · ice-cream · pool · sunglasses · vacation · humidity · outdoor
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- constitutionInherent physical or structural makeup
- AmericanaHeritage artifacts or music
- citizenshipStatus as state member
grill
Cooking surface over fire
charcoal · brisket · smoker · grilling · coals · marinade · kebabs · sauce · basting · flame
sparkler
Emitting light stick
- skyrocketRise sharply and suddenly
- fountainWater-spouting structure
- finaleConcluding part of performance
burst · pyrotechnics · display · night-sky · crackle · boom · rocket · mortar · chrysanthemum · peony
floats
Remains on surface
- drumlineMarching band percussionists
- majorettesBaton-twirling parade performers
- processionFormal moving line
spectators · streamers · banners · fanfare · pageant · cavalcade
- American RevolutionDeclaration of Independence, Boston Tea Party, Continental Congress, founding fathers, Stamp Act
- traditionstradition, custom, customs, cultural practices, rituals
- American HolidaysIndependence Day, Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Labor Day
- patriotismnational anthem, national flags, love of country, patriotism, flag waving
- summer nostalgiafireflies, ice cream truck, sprinklers, sunburn, tan lines
- National MallWashington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Smithsonian, Capitol Building, Jefferson Memorial
July FourthBritish rule
Governance by the Crown
national tragedy · colonial era · Pearl Harbor Day · January 6th · day of infamy