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Independence Day in the United States is also known as the Fourth of July. It is a national holiday that commemorates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This was the day the USA was born and became independent from Great Britain. The terms “Independence Day” and the “Fourth of July” are a well-known part of the USA’s cultural language. People celebrate with national pride. There are fireworks, parades, sporting events and lots more. It is one of the biggest days on America’s holiday calendar. Politicians make speeches celebrating America’s history and traditions. In particular, attention turns to Thomas Jefferson’s speech that declared the United States of America as an independent nation.
Independence Day is a red, white and blue affair. The whole of the country displays American flags and banners. There are many festivals that enact famous events from America’s history. It is also a day when the nation gets outdoors. Picnics and barbecues with family and friends are the most popular ways to celebrate. In the evening, there are thousands of fireworks displays across the country. One of the most popular is the Macy’s department store show on New York’s East River. This is televised nationwide by the NBC TV channel. Also in New York, you can witness the Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island. Indeed, American food is of course a big part of the day and millions of hot dogs, burgers and pizzas are eaten.
獨立日是星條旗的盛宴。全國境內插滿國旗。還會舉辦許多紀念歷史事件的活動。此外，戶外活動也是獨立日的特色。和朋友家人野餐燒烤是最普遍的慶祝方式。當天晚上，全國會舉辦數千場煙火表演。最有名的是梅西百貨在紐約東河舉行的煙火節。美國全國廣播公司（NBC）將進行電視直播。還是在紐約，你可以目睹康尼島的吃熱狗大賽。美國食品是獨立日的重頭戲，那天會吃光數百萬個熱狗、漢堡和披薩。
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