Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States and, of course, it’s a holiday.

Glossary: Adoption: adoção; Barbecue: churrasco; Fireworks: fogos de artifício; Holiday: feriado; Political Speeches: discursos políticos

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