On Tuesday, July 4, 2023, Americans will gather with family, friends, and their communities to celebrate the holiday of Independence Day. How much do you know about this important day in American history?
True or false?
False. The Declaration of Independence was . However, it wasn鈥檛 edited and finalized by the Continental Congress until July 4, 1776. It was signed on August 2, 1776.
False. Thomas Jefferson , joined by Ben Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston.
True. Due to the growing frustration of living with taxation and no representation, the Thirteen Colonies rebelled and . It wasn鈥檛 until 1776 that they formally declared their independence in writing.
鈥� on July 4, 1777 in both Philadelphia and Boston. According to the Pennsylvania Evening Post: 鈥淎t night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.鈥�
We hope you enjoy your holiday!
Here are some local, public events celebrating the 4th!
- 聽A Night Sky Drone Show, Boulder, CO
- : Pancake Breakfast and Parade, Niwot, CO
- : Dick鈥檚 Sporting Goods, Commerce City, CO
