Independence Day
noun
: a civil holiday for the celebration of the anniversary of the beginnings of national independence
specifically
: July 4 observed as a legal holiday in the U.S. in commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
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From 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at Aurora City Hall, 44 E. Downer Place, community members will get the chance to share their opinions on how the city and the board should add to the parade in celebration of Mexican Independence Day and culture.
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The pattern is especially stark around Independence Day.
—Teghan Simonton, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2025
On Independence Day, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is projected to reduce enrollment in Medicaid programs throughout the country, including Medi-Cal in California.
—Sally C. Pipes, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
The facility appeared to have held high-grade explosives intended for at least seven community Independence Day shows.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
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Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025
The pattern is especially stark around Independence Day.
—Teghan Simonton, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 July 2025
On Independence Day, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is projected to reduce enrollment in Medicaid programs throughout the country, including Medi-Cal in California.
—Sally C. Pipes, Oc Register, 27 July 2025
The facility appeared to have held high-grade explosives intended for at least seven community Independence Day shows.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2025
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“Independence Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Independence%20Day. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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