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[@machfront]

When we celebrate, it’s about freedom overall, first and foremost. We are no longer celebrating ‘against’ our now-beloved UK brothers and sisters. The soldiers of each of our nations have sacrificed their lives together in the name of liberty many times. You guys are included in our celebrations. Let Freedom ring!!! 💪

[@hillarykelly]

I lived in England for 6 years. I was stuck on the M25 in traffic one 4th of July. The lorry driver beside me signaled to roll my window down. When I did he told me Happy 4th. Then he told me he could tell by my car ( steering wheel was on the left side) I was American. It made me laugh and also in a way, made me feel good he acknowledged it.

[@LSFA-KrissyL16]

actually that's pretty cool, and something I'd prob always remember. 😄

[@Inquisitor-Beals]

The queen may she rest in peace, in 2001 after 9/11. Ordered the royal guard band to play Americas national anthem at the changing of the guard.

[@exstock]

I’m not at all into royals, but I have a huge amount of love and respect for QE2. Not a fan of Princess Di, though.

[@witchywashy6722]

@exstock Just curious why you're not a fan of Princess diana? I've never actually heard someone say that​ lol

[@Inquisitor-Beals]

@@witchywashy6722 yeah she should be queen and not Camilla

[@cathyhatfield278]

I remember, I loved Queen Elizabeth RIP

[@michaelwebster6448]

That’s pretty neat😮

[@jessicahollinger4933]

I spent a couple of 4th of Julys in London for study abroad. Brits really didn't care at all. However, the college we were housed in hosted a July 4th BBQ for American students. It was so lovely that England set up a celebration of America's independence from England. It was quite considerate. Love you England. No hard feelings.😊

[@tomnero715]

Parade in every town no matter how small. Then it’s BBQ day with family and friend. Then we top the night off with fireworks

[@christacatania7381]

❤

[@Mtheory9]

This is dead on for a typical 4th of July in the US. I have lived all over the country and this is one tradition that doesn't change much per region.

[@maryherman8985]

you are wrong not every town has a parade on the 4th, my town only has 2 parades a year we have a Christmas Parade and a Rodeo Parade

[@DavidZinselmeier]

@@maryherman8985 mary...there is always 1 in every crowd who disagrees with everything. why did you even post?

[@tomnero715]

@@maryherman8985 ok so you live in a 2 parade town 🙄

[@sarahjines7791]

I was in Sweden once on July 4, and there was a big celebration there for Independence Day with lots of U.S. flag waving. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@tinatovar7548]

It's okay UK we love you here in America

[@lynnw7155]

It reminds me of the Robert Morley BA commercial : "America; please come home...all is forgiven".

[@davidstephan5116]

Speak for yourself

[@ChristaFree]

They helped illegally spy on Trump's campaign in 2016. Not the people, obviously, but their government. Reporting back to Obama "through other than normal means". Don't forget that.

[@ChristaFree]

​@@lynnw7155yeah, that's not going to happen.

[@ChristaFree]

They illegally spied on Trump's campaign and reported back to Obama through "other than normal means". A "Lord Murdoch" was one of the folks involved. Australia too. And other "allies". KZbin doesn't like this comment and removes it.

[@rhondapease8516]

The first thing I do every 4th of July is thank all the military veterans past, present and future, for the wonderful freedom and security I experience, living in the USA. Their courage and commitment never ceases to amaze me. Then it's backyard picnic parties with food, drink and yard games with family and friends. Of course the fireworks are so fun and beautiful to watch!

[@darkhorse2615]

As a USAF veteran...I was stationed at RAF BENTWATERS....and worked with British civilians...we celebrated the 4 of July...and having the day of...one of my favorite British employees told me to give thanks to the British for this Holiday... I never laughed so hard. Love my British friends in the UK.

[@MrBdwirick]

Same with the Brits at Aviano! 😊

[@cheliebritt2192]

My late husband was stationed there - well more specifically Woodbridge. The British were trying to stay cool and we were playing softball during a picnic.

[@judyhorstmann6332]

Thank you for your service

[@TheOnceMoreGaming]

I love this story!!!

[@kwingle]

you are the PERFECT example of a boomer or something. What's with all the ...'s? XD Just playing ofc

[@bw1357]

For We Americans who have the day off to celebrate.....BBQ, beer, beans, potato salad, watermelon, all kinds of regional type foods .... fireworks. Sometimes the celebration starts in church the Sunday before....thanking our Creator for freedom.

[@marieneu264]

We’re at the lake, barbecuing, swimming, boating, and just loving our best lives, all because our ancestors fought for our right to do so!

[@PrestonSpeedPublicat]

amen!

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

I'm pretty sure if we were still under British rule, we could do those things.

[@Ranger1PresentsVirtualRealms]

@@TeresaRaab-hb5co And yet there would be several fairly significant things that we could NOT do... just sayin'.

[@amzingfantasy15]

Murica

[@DanielGrigg-d2n]

Fireworks. Lots. Lots of fireworks. Some yahoos also think that shooting firearms into the air. Because, close enough?

[@tyrafamily6702]

Our (grown) children came over for a supper of hot dogs, chips, watermelon, baked barbecue beans, deviled eggs, star-shaped cookies, and berry cobbler. We played table games, laughed, and talked. When the sky got dark, we set off fireworks in our front yard. Some of the neighbors came outside to watch our fireworks display. Several others walked or drove past our yard and called out to wish us a happy Fourth of July. From elsewhere in the neighborhood we could hear other people setting off fireworks. It was a happy and memorable day!

[@thetruthfound]

BBQ, fireworks, watermelon, fireworks, everything red white blue, fireworks, cake, fireworks, 2nd round of more BBQ because you've literally been with your family and friends the entire day and everyone is starving again.... and end the night with more fireworks.

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Just had watermelon in my pajamas! How American is that.

[@thetruthfound]

@@harvestmoon_autumnskythat's Merica 100%

[@MBNHedger]

forgot to mention... fireworks

[@nancybrown4041]

​@@MBNHedger and now drone shows with the fireworks

[@catherineconnolly2722]

@@MBNHedger 🤣😆🤣

[@StarBitt97]

Parade, town food provided for breakfast and lunch, shopping, music in the park, and fireworks in the evening which were only 2 blocks from our backyard so we sat out on our balcony and watched…and all this done in the most beautiful Colorado valley with mountain peaks all around and a very small town of about 1,000 people…😀

[@Triggerhippie70]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA, WE LOVE YOU!

[@brianmercer7200]

Before visiting England, Americans are warned not to wear anything that would identify our nationality as it is dangerous for us there. While English are very welcome here in the states.

[@sherryford667]

@brianmercer7200 I've been to England 9 or 10 times over the years and have never experienced any hostility from the British because of my nationality. I did, however, have a Middle Eastern man follow me back to my London hotel after lunch in a nearby restaurant in order to berate me because I was an American woman.

[@laurakatebaker4925]

​@sherryford667 oh my word, I am glad you weren't attacked by that crazy man.

[@sherryford667]

@@laurakatebaker4925 Thanks. It was scary for a bit.

[@angelajohnson5728]

@@sherryford667 A group of eight friends had just arrived in London, walked into a coffee shop and overheard a group of people at a table berating Americans. They turned without a word and left.

[@ASGreen-yj4rz]

Big cities right down to tiny villages have parades. Decorated theme floats, politicians in decorated cars, kids on decorated bikes, marching bands, fire trucks, etc. Then there's usually a family cookout followed by fireworks once it gets dark.

[@Itsjustoklahoma]

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!!🎉

[@dhausmig]

Happy Independence Day!

[@rhondacady7120]

​@dhausmig you beat me to it!! Happy Independence day 😊

[@RougeWaffle-xc1ee]

Happy fourth of July

[@stonerainproductions]

Normally I'm part of a BBQ and fireworks after, but this year I was just lazy and stayed home lol. Lewis, you're 100% an honorary American. We'd be honored to have you as a guest here in the states. Be well!

[@CoolPaDuke]

Today also happens to be my birthday. Little known fact: people think the parties and fireworks are to celebrate the country, but they're really celebrating the fact that I was born. My mom wouldn't have told me that if it weren't true.

[@theswordoftruth-dn9yc]

It's my middle son's birthday too, and it was my maternal Grandpa's birthday as well...yes, when my son was little I told him the celebration was for him, but he is 40 today and I think he figured it out 😂🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️ Happy 4th‼️🇺🇸

[@OpalAllen-j8r]

Happy Birthday.!!

[@TexasRose50]

Omg, I love the birthday stories! Thanh’s guys for sharing. Happy birthdays!

[@SharonPerson-hm9ds]

@CoolPaDuke - Happy Birthday!!🎂🍨🥳🎈

[@feleciabanks6648]

Just like in the song “Yankee Doodle Dandy”!

[@3DJapan]

When I was a kid there was a recreation center / playground right across from my house. 4th of July was a big deal. There was a bike parade for us kids. We decorated our bikes as best we could and did a slow ride down the street to show off. They also had an egg drop competition where we put an egg in a container with lots of padding and one by one they got dropped from the roof of the building. If your egg didn't break you won a chocolate bar.

[@jacquelinejohnson9447]

Thanks to everyone who wished America happy independence day. Much appreciation and love from east Tennessee USA 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤

[@sherrilyon2096]

That's where I live, too? Which part?

[@jacquelinejohnson9447]

@@sherrilyon2096 monroe county

[@michaelbroska3144]

I'm getting out of Massachusetts as soon as I can retire. Tennessee, here I come. I'm a proud American, and have voted Republican since Reagan (when I was legal to vote)....

[@sherrilyon2096]

@@jacquelinejohnson9447 I live in Bristol, Tn. I love this area!

[@sherrilyon2096]

@@michaelbroska3144 Come on down. We would be happy to have ya!!

[@silhouette6828]

I live in a really small town. We have a parade, this year with a marching band. My town also has a festival called the Great American Bash with face painting, bouncy houses, and vendors.

[@jacquelinejohnson9447]

Right now, it's 93°f.its supposed to get a few more degrees hotter. I am 71 and am staying inside the A/C. I will watch my neighbors shoot fireworks and watch the Captials (Washington D.C) fireworks on tv. I have my fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and ice cream for dessert . I am set! Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July.🇺🇸🎊🎊💕

[@OkiePeg411]

Sounds like my 4th!!! Inside escaping 100° with 43% humidity!!! (Feels like of 110°) Super dangerous outdoors. Thanking God for my AC!!!

[@kerrysoule8751]

I was outside by the pool this morning at 8:00 and it had already topped 100 degrees. Supposed to hit 114 this afternoon. Yikes!! I live in the desert southwest in Arizona. Happy Independence Day!!

[@maryjane4432]

@@OkiePeg411it was 105 here with 92% humidity it sucked

[@angelajohnson5728]

@@kerrysoule8751 105 here in Dallas

[@flattop223]

Both today the 5th and yesterday it was 108° F or 42.2° C, I live near Death Valley in Nevada, I have some issues with the heat, it wasn't hot enough to set off the worst of. My issues but if I don't have to leave that AC when it hit I don't. I had no idea before moving here 4 years ago, but when it gets over 115° F or 46° C, after just a couple minutes in the sun and heat, I develop blood blisters that then pop and bleed, the. First summer I was living her is when I found out and I was in the sun and it was 116° F for about 3 minutes, when I was asked if I was okay, I said sure why do you ask? Then I was told I was bleeding from 2 spots on my head and 1 on my arm and another on my leg. After getting into AC I started trying to find the problem and while looking found about 5 other blisters 2 that had filled with blood and while looking for more another on my leg burst. I told my doctor about it. He said to stay inside when it's too hot, and if it happens again go straight to the ER. So now if it is over 110° F I just don't leave the house, and 108° is just getting too close to my limit is I don't need to go anywhere.

[@carpdirector6836]

In high school, we took a trip to Europe and we were in London on 4th of July. I was kinda nervous about that, thinking there’d be hard feelings towards us, but I still remember 30+ years later that several British people wished us a Happy Independence Day and were super friendly about it 😊

[@Crystal-zo4or]

God bless America I love you America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emerald637]

HAPPY 248th BIRTHDAY AMERICA‼❤🤍💙🎆🎇🎉🎈🎊✨🎂🍦🍉🌭🍔🌽🌞

[@LeslieSoyster]

Picnic, BBQ, family, friends. Fireworks

[@L3WGReacts]

amazing!

[@ChadPLanders]

I literally went to a 4th of July parade today! Then came home & ate lunch while watching a baseball game on tv & then went with the Family to a carnival & ended the night with amazing fireworks!! That’s Freaking America 🇺🇸🤩👍

[@KumquatKing69]

Happy 4th from Texas!!

[@wanderingheidi]

My hometown, population 5000, annual 4th celebration: Early morning "Firecracker 10K" race through town, parade a couple of hours later, then games, vendors, beer tents, picnics and live bands all day at the park next to Lake Michigan. Finally, after 10:00 pm (because that's how late summer nights are), there's a fireworks show. When I was a kid, EVERYONE who moved away went home for the 4th. It's not as big of a deal anymore, but most of the festivities stayed the same.

[@candicesmith6126]

I’m out in Boston, and considering how many key Revolutionary events happened around here, it’s a pretty big deal, haha. The parades, reading out loud the Declaration of Independence at the Old State House, the Boston Pops Orchestra holding a concert with fireworks watching it on the Charles River… and of course, everyone having bbqs and parties.

[@mahalaps3]

An Ideal 4th starts with going to a parade, then spending the day having a cookout/BBQ with family/friends (preferably with a Pool/lake/beach) then finish off with fireworks. Then if you're smart, you've already planned to have the 5th off from work, too.

[@hannahyoung3533]

I live out in the country (in the midwest) near a small town of about 1200 people that always has a big parade. This morning, my husband (who is on the volunteer fire department) drove one of the fire trucks in the parade and my son rode with him & threw candy out to all the kids on the parade route. In the afternoon, at the park in town, there will be a carnival type atmosphere with activities for the kids (donkey rides, small train ride, bouncy house...), different food vendors will be there, a band will play at the bandstand, and then there are different community events such as last year they had BINGO or a craft fair. In the evening once it gets dark the town has fire works. We a lucky that on our farm, we have the perfect view of the fireworks from our driveway. They are also having a band/street dance downtown for the over 21 crowd this evening. Then you throw in family/friend gatherings and bbq's and it makes for a fun day!

[@shaunalea823]

I’ve never been to a 4th of July parade but I know their pretty common. We usually do a cookout, swim, and fireworks at night w close family and friends, or we will go to our cities firework show. All the towns around where I live do a public celebration. So no matter wether you have people to celebrate w or not there will be people to celebrate with.

[@loriharris8928]

Happy 4th Everyone 🎉🎉 I live in Canada but am American born!! God bless America!!! I am having a BBQ, drinks and fireworks 🎆

[@jaebee9308]

What the- get back over here! 😂

[@lauriewelsh8554]

It is 10 at night and I am sitting on my back porch watching the neighborhood fireworks display. I cooked really good hamburgers, burnt hot dogs, potato salad, Boston baked beans, and corn on the cob. My house is decorated with cute little homemade red, white and blue crafty stuff. I have flags around. I am proud to be American and free.

[@ThinkGenius]

Happy 4th of July! ❤🇺🇲🦅

[@wishingb5859]

4th of July. Parades, small towns have carnivals with rides and games, fireworks at night, picnics. I spent it boating on a lake and the next door neighbor hired a live band and we had a cook-out with food cooked on a grill and sat for hours talking and looking at the water.

[@chuckhunter5184]

Howdy from Texas. Drinking cold beer and slow smoking a brisket. On the smoker I built over 30 years ago .I'm a retired welder from the Houston area.

[@mrs.miller8309]

We had BBQ, Jalapeno cheddar brats, deer burgers, and bison burgers, corn on the cob, and watermelon. The fireworks were rained out😢. But that's okay, the City has rescheduled for the thirteenth. Oh, there was a city parade. A great day with the family.

[@GoinBand2]

There's usually a parade no matter how small the town. If you're a band person like I am, you'll be involved in either marching in the parade or giving an outside concert in a park or in the town square. SO. MUCH. JOHN PHILIP SOUSA! There's lots of food, grilled or barbecued, and watermelon and homemade ice cream. We do this all day. At night, we sit outside, listen to more concert bands, and listen to Tchaikowski's 1812 Overture. When the cannons go off, the fireworks start. The fireworks go on for about twenty minutes, and you know it's the finale when the entire sky is filled with explosions in rapid succession. Then you go home and comfort your traumatized pets while someone will keep shooting fireworks past midnight.

[@tanyamckinnon5376]

Perfectly said!

[@3242help]

British history is PART of American history. We are very proud of our independence but we’re so closely related and we love Britain. Truly. It’s the love and pride of family.

[@JIMBEARRI]

You asked about parades. Where better to start than with the oldest Fourth of July Parade in the country. It has been held in Bristol, Rhode Island every year since 1785. This year is the 239th Parade. Look for : Historic Bristol Fourth of July parade kicks off

[@JanMike9]

Are you a Bristolian? I'm from Warren and have family in Bristol.

[@RobertSweatman]

Central NJ ... BBQ all day by the swimming pool with music playing ... flags flying ... cold beers ... fire up our Harley Davidson's and blast around to pick up more beer ... then in the evening got a fire going ... shooting off fireworks ... 10:30 PM settle around the fire .... then bed ... Happy 4th of July!

[@efjefe]

Man when i was a kid. Its was all about the candy at the parade. My parents gave me $5 to buy tons of fireworks. Yeah at 12 years old. Blew up everything! Ate hamburgers, brats and corn watermelon and go watch the city fireworks. Best day of summer

[@robertamansfield3375]

Parades are in all cities and towns, no matter how small. Now, look up about Mary's Parades. Macy was a luxury large popular department store. They for DECADES held nationally televised parades for Thanksgiving, christmass, July 4th and National Foosball games!!!! These parades were held in NYC and were jaw droping.😊

[@suehasenbank8469]

We live right behind the Magic Kingdom at Disney World so we’ll be watching the big fireworks from the corner of our street. No crowds!

[@EricaGamet]

When I was a broke 20-year old in my first apartment (in 1988) I lived down the street from Disneyland... nightly fireworks in our cul-du-sac was our only entertainment (well, that and our TV which only could get CBS)! I bet it's a hoot on the 4th... enjoy!

[@wrainmaker6283]

Unrelated, I was watching a military youtuber that stated (obviously) America is the #1 purchaser of explosives in the world. The surprising part was Disney is #2. It makes sense (I’m assuming mostly fireworks) especially if you include the movie studios, but it’s just weird to think about.

[@jaebee9308]

Favorite firework? Mine are the huge gold weeping willow ones with the crackling at the end. ☆Chef's kiss☆. Perfect.

[@Margie-to5ir]

My mum was from England. She was an anti-aircraft gunner in WWII. We always had a huge party on July 4th. My mum used to tell everyone that she thought she was being very forgiving celebrating the holiday. 😂

[@martha3445]

In Latrobe PA we have events for 2-3 weeks ending with two solid days of a large parade, concerts, street fairs, and fireworks. In our neighborhood we had a "block party ". We got a permit from the city to close off our section of the street. We put up tents and tables with decorations. There were games for the kids and everyone brought food to share. It was a great time to share with family, friends, and neighbors. It was great! 🇺🇲 🎆

[@jasonholmes6137]

The Francis Scott key story is something you should review war of 1812 and why we celebrate our flag and finish the day with fireworks

[@morningrosie3684]

I believe he already has a video on it.

[@shoughlepuff]

Because we came from the British, we learn loads about British history before and during the 1700s, but only as it relates to America. I only recently learned about the history between Scotland and England because we did not learn about that in school here in America, even though a lot of it took place around the same time as the formation of America.

[@JM-Carnivore]

Happy 4th of July! 🎉🥳 We go watch the parade, then have a big barbecue with friends and family, then when the sun starts going down we go watch the fireworks usually put on by the town or city you are in. It is an all day celebration. 🎊🎊🎊

[@jennia.7261]

🎉 my husband and I had a wonderful 4th of July! Some very dear friends had a big BBQ.....we had ribs....brisket...bbq chicken...and two kinds of bbq sausage....potato salad...baked beans...two kinds of salads....corn on the cob....and three different kinds of desert.....lots of ice cold sweet tea...and lots of fun and laughter.....we ate and visited...and some people got up a fun card game....and we took food to a homeless man and some sick friends....and came back to the party. We ended the evening by watching a big fire works show whileistening to patriotic songs on the radio....it was a beautiful day......❤ Jenni from Houston

[@davidepperson3685]

4th of July is more like a week celebration than a day. Cities all have different things going on during different days during that week such as parades, carnivals, rodeos, bbqs, fireworks etc. We are celebrating at home with picnic foods, swimming, hanging out.

[@davidstephan5116]

A week? 😂 my neighbors start blowing shit up with fireworks around Memorial Day. It’s a month long thing

[@davidepperson3685]

@@davidstephan5116 🤣

[@tmoore1144]

It rained all morning, so we stayed inside. When for pizza for dinner. Then drove downtown, parked (free because of the holiday!) and walked to one of the parks. Enjoyed the beautiful night weather, 70s, clear sky. Then Fireworks! followed by massive traffic jam to get home. Very midwestern 4th.

[@QWERTY-ov9tm]

Lots of food, hanging out with my daughters and lighting some fireworks.

[@KathyM]

When I was a kid, in the 50’s, we had huge celebrations in the park, the entire community was there (well, almost). Today, there is a parade (same, but much larger community) fireworks etc… but without me. It’s just too freakin’ HOT 🥵 !!! Over 100° f. Happy Birthday America. I’m staying in and microwaving some corn dogs.

[@tomnero715]

We’ve gotten over it. We are the best allies now.

[@timbuktu8069]

I think it happened right after our Civil War when British observers reported back that Americans are insane and can kick our arse.

[@brichan1851]

When it comes to 1776, we did win against the British, however it was not a big big win. King George decided the colonialists were deep down Brits at heart. He saw the war was too costly to continue on, so he decided to pull back. He thought that we would fail, and would come back to British control. That didn’t happen. What DID happen was America thrived and grew. When this happened, the King realized his error and came back to try again. To us, we know this as “The War of 1812.” By then, the French saw us as allies and lent us the use of their Navy. On top of that, America had formed a strong government and military. When the Brits tried to invade again, they lost… and they lost BIG. I do not rub this in anyone’s face. The British are our most important allies. The past is the past. We have moved on and are forever friends.

[@patriciasutherland923]

But, yeah---we kicked the Brits' ASSES...just sayin'

[@protorhinocerator142]

One of the huge differences between 1776 and 1812 was the 2nd Amendment. Americans were not only permitted, but encouraged to own guns. Lots and lots of guns. There may have been more guns than people in America in 1812, but there definitely is today.

[@brichan1851]

@@protorhinocerator142 also true

[@djharvey8005]

They did get our Capital and President's house though (but our flag was still there). 😂

[@MeOhMyOh2324]

But…. 1776 is when US signed Declaration of Independence. Actually gaining it often takes longer but the decision was made official at that time, even if not recognized by the king.

[@ronaldthibodauxjr6913]

Losing that battle was the best thing for England. Consider this, if we were still part of the British empire, we could not have done what we did to help you guys win WWII. It's highly likely that if not for our independence, we would all have been conquered by the German and Japanese. It was not our military might that won WWII, it was our industrial might. We transported supplies to you guys with boats known as " Liberty Ships". In 1943 & 1944, we were building a new ship every 10 days. A several hundred foot long ship every 10 fricking days. We were building ships faster than they could be sunk. And we were building airplanes faster than they could be shot down.

[@altrocks]

Picnics, barbecues, fireworks, several swimming pools full of beer... That's the usual 4th for most.

[@Gavrielle_Am_Yisrael_Chai]

*Happy INDEPENDENCE DAY America!* 🇺🇸 Kentucky is celebrating today!

[@javierbetancourt8225]

US NAVY SeaBee veteran had a fantastic family day, grilled steak, chicken and ribs. Rice and potato salad, chips and burgers on the side with a few beers to wash it all down. Happy belated fourth of July.

[@MariaDiaz-uz4zl]

Happy 4 of July from Houston Texas

[@laurieweatbrook5020]

Yes, you gave us the Beatles but where would they have been without Elvis leading the way?!?!? I LOVE the Fourth when I was a kid!!! My hometown was said to have one of the best parades in the US and it was better than Christmas! We would head into town (we lived in the country) and find the perfect parking spot by the A & P Grocery store underneath the maple trees. We had a pick-up truck so Dad would set up chairs in the bed of the truck for him and Mom to use and my brothers and sister and I would take towels to reserve our spot on the curb so we could be up close and personal when the candy was tossed our way. As for the parade, there was marching bands, police cars and fire trucks with sirens going, All the big shots in local politics riding in convertibles. In the later years I got to wave to my little brother as he marched with the high school band which was really hard for him as he was wearing a wool uniform and it was HOT! The parade took about 90 minutes and then it would take another 15 minutes or so to get out of the traffic and head for home. Lunch: My aunts, uncles and cousins would head over to our house for lunch, and it was so good! Fried chicken, baked beans (not those horrid Heinz beans but homemade bbq beans - so good!), potato salad, pies, and more food than I can remember. As the day turned to evening, the company would leave and Dad would make a big bonfire where we would make s'mores while Dad told us ghost stories. And if the ghost stories were not enough to scare the bejesus out of me, when it got dark, Dad would put the ladder up against the house and we would climb onto the roof so we could see the fireworks from all the towns surrounding us (about 5 or 6 if i remember correctly). While waiting for the fire to die down we would play with firecrackers and sparklers. An exhausting day, but what a wonderful time. ♥♥♥🎊🎖🔥🔥🌌

[@teerat8451]

There are parades in every community around me. From the small towns to large cities the whole country smells like gunpowder and BBQ.

[@patriciamalin6652]

I always love the tee shirt that says "Happy Treason Day" from Britian.....lol. I love that shirt but I have a very sarcastic sense of humor.

[@JohnRice992]

Yup, King George III was king at the time. I believe he is known as the Mad King? I heard some gossip about that. But the thing is, Britian was pretty hard stung by losing the colonies over here and tried again to get them back in our war of 1812, where the Red Coat army destroyed Washington DC. We Americans are definitely like a rebellious child rebelling against the 'Motherland' if you will. And look at us now? As close as siblings in many things, including each other's defense in most cases, at least in my Lifetime.

[@joannecastillo2181]

Parade in the morning, BBQ with friends and fam at noon, picnic at the park at the carnival, rodeo in the evening, and fireworks shows all around from 9pm through 1am

[@aelasin]

I will be eating good, locked inside watching Cdramas with the AC blasting because my dog is terrified of fireworks

[@trentgay3437]

One of my labs thought it was "go" time, and her daughter thought the sky was falling.

[@Stacyr4567]

Me too.

[@ksborder]

Me too.

[@Marilla0530]

After BBQ, we all watched fireworks from the roof of our house (flat roof; perfectly safe!) - there was a thrilling 360 degree display for hours. Then back down to set off our own in while eating watermelon. Everyone dressed in red, white and blue. Older two kids were allowed to light the fireworks with the dads hovering. When the occasional car would roll slowly by, they would roll down their windows and we would all call out “Happy Fourth” to each other. Small town America at its best. I love my country!!!

[@babyfry4775]

Yes, Lawrence was making a dig towards America. Of course you guys are celebrating as a way of making $$$. We’ll be barbecuing ribs, having corn on the cob and watermelon. Enjoy your 4th everyone!🤩😃

[@barbwosmansky8263]

Parades, flags everywhere, but for me and most Americans now its a celebration of our veterans who have kept us free. Especially since we are very much fighting to keep it from what we are going through now. Flags, cookouts with family and fireworks everywhere. Its a true celebration of freedom! We love the Brits and the Royals too.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jvstcu76]

It's always a treat to see Lawrence Brown discussing our "special relationship" across the pond! This reminds me of my favorite joke about the British. "Do you know why the sun never sets on the British flag"? "God doesn't trust them in the dark"! Happy 4th of July everyone 🎆🇺🇲❤️🇬🇧

[@HailYourself]

I love Lawrence's videos. Throwing the little jabs at us Americans on Independence Day is hilarious.

[@aghanim1989]

Happy 4th from Wisconsin. Can’t wait for you to come experience America

[@weisup4960]

We went to a community event that had an insane amount of friendly dogs, kids running around playing in bounce houses while the adults hung out with coolers full of water, beer, outdoor games, and snacks. We had food trucks, live country music, and a massive orchestrated hour long fireworks show. It started at 3:00pm and it didn't end until midnight. Everyone got home around midnight to 1:00am.

[@Groovy-z3x]

Happy Independence Day from Minnesota!

[@Jbarnes1]

Im from Minnesota as well!! Happy 4th

[@MNbenMN]

Same! Happy 4th!

[@Tiffany-ne9fr]

For Independence Day my husband and I brought our girl's camping on the lake. We've swam, played games, grilled steaks, burgers, beef dogs and will continue the party until Sunday when we go back home. Only 40 minutes away so that's a plus. 😂

[@LondonWater]

There’s fireworks in almost every town, and definitely in every city…. A tough night for dogs. They hate the booms

[@SkiesTurnedGrey]

For a long time while I was growing up, my family would go camping every July 4th, and we'd take some fireworks with us. We'd find a clearing, make a campfire, eat some hotdogs and s'mores, and set off some roman candles, buzzing bees, sparklers and fountains. Only the adults got to handle the rockets and mortars, obviously, for safety reasons. It was really neat, and we made lots of great memories.

[@aaronalkor]

4:15 When I lived in Oregon, we’d have a normal day, but around dusk, we would “camp” out in the backs of our cars and watch the fireworks. Our city, Bend, would launch fireworks over the dormant volcano in the center of town; Pilot Butte

[@melindaburch4318]

I lived in Bend!

[@catherinehiggins8006]

One of the best 4th celebrations i went to was in colonial Williamsburg Virginia. There was a sea of people on this humongous field , everybody sitting or laying on blankets. When the fireworks started all the people were saying "Ooo and Aah" in unison it was so hilarious. Then there was the fireworks display in Wellington County Club in Florida...they were going off right over our heads ...bits of paper falling on us. What a great show.❤

[@dorzak975]

The thing to remember there was over 100 years of grievances between the colonies and the Crown. The flash point that pushed it over to open warfare was when British General Gage ordered firearms seized on April 19, 1775. Paul Revere's ride was to warn of the troops coming to seize firearms. It wasn't until a year later that the colonies finally agreed to Declare Independence.

[@erichallada910]

Drinking today (not water) and staying inside with the TV on. I am one of the Combat Veterans from the U.S. that watches Lewis's reactions. To be fair it has been 19 years since I left Iraq, so loud noises and fireworks don't bother me as much as they did 10-15 years ago, especially if I am expecting for fireworks to happen. I know when I was a member of my local VFW they used to participate in 4th of July parades.

[@OpalAllen-j8r]

God bless you, and God bless America.

[@TKMars11]

Today... My town in Ohio has an awesome parade on the 4th. Then lunch with family at a great waterfront restaurant. Then hitting a couple bars and stopping by a buddy's whose having a barbecue. Then heading out for some fireworks later tonight over Lake Erie. Great day!

[@CTBauer]

I used to have a big party and invited all of my employees, their spouses / significant others, and children to my house (50 - 70 people) for cold beverages and hot BBQ. The younger folks played a lot of games and shot off firecrackers during the day and then, when it got dark, I would put on a special playlist and light the fuse on a massive fireworks display. The fireworks would go off continually for about 45 minutes and it was an awesome spectacle (except that my dog wasn't too keen on the fireworks). I changed jobs and don't do it anymore, but for about 10 years, it was the talk of the office every year.

[@jaebee9308]

YOU are a great American! 😂❤

[@MinkyBucketz]

Today is the day for beer, bbq, and fireworks..happy independence day everyone

[@TerriAlbany-qh2qr]

An old saying… Go the store on the 3rd to get a 5th for the 4th! Happy Independence Day, America!

[@allengator1914]

The final version of The Declaration of Independence was sent to the printer, John Dunlap on July 4th 1776. It was read publicly for the first time on July 8 by Colonel John Nixon at what is now Independence Square in Philadelphia, but it was not signed until August 2nd 1776.

[@Mels925]

Lewis and Lawrence: 2 of my favorite Brits!

[@DavidZinselmeier]

Its a hot day today. WE are doing a bbq of brisket and chicken with all sides. We will swim in our pool and play wiffle ball. when the sun goes down we will all go to a fireworks show just up the street (we walk). and....we will remember...our birthday.....and how damn lucky i was to be born here.

[@kelliefish6259]

Thank you Lewis, for the Birthday wishes for my Nation! 🇺🇲🗽

[@heartnsoul9093]

Happy 4th of July, Lewis! Thanks, man! ✌️

[@Mtzrlein]

I was stationed with British soldiers in Kabul. We were on the same side. So 4th of July comes around, and at the dining facility, they had this big cake and decorations with 4th of July things. The British soldiers were in there kinda saying “it’s a bit much.” But they were super fun to banter with and there was never a moment of disrespect between the British and American soldiers. They ate the cake with us and we had laughs. We were happy to share it with them. The world needs to get on board with that.

[@PatrickFitzgerald-wt9fc]

God Bless America! Always great reactions! Thank You! God Bless Us All!

[@binabina4445]

Lawrence has definitely figured out american humor 😅

[@Anthony-GoAvsGo]

Parades, BBQ, Beer, Fireworks, 'Merica

[@charlenemorris5516]

Swimming, picnic, family, parade, fireworks, sun, and fun