People in Washington D.C. watch the parade celebrate the Independence Day of the U.S., July 4, 2007. Independence Day is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain. It is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. (Xinhua) |