July 4th, the Independence Day, is an important holiday of the United States of America. It’s the 小题1: (nation) holiday to celebrate the anniversary of their declaration of independence from Britain. The first Independence Day celebration took place on July 4, 1777 小题2: the thirteen colonies in America gained independence from Britain. In 小题3: early 1800s the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks were established as the way 小题4: (celebrate) America’s birthday. And although fireworks 小题5: (ban) in most places because of their danger, most towns and cities usually have big firework displays 小题6: all to see and enjoy. Today families often celebrate Independence Day by 小题7: (host) or attending a picnic or barbecue and take the day off and gather with relatives. 小题8: (decorate) are generally colored red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag. Parades are often in the morning, 小题9: firework displays occur in the evening at such places as parks or town squares. The year of 2010 marked the 234th anniversary of the United States declaring 小题10: independence from Britain. Hundreds of thousands of visitors took part in the celebrations in the nation’s capital.