In Pictures: 6 Reasons To Love The Fourth of July

Arguably the biggest holiday of the US calendar, July 4th is a celebration of the Founding Fathers, the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s why you should get in the swing and celebrate Independence Day!

Because…  New York City’s Fourth of July celebration fireworks show uses 22 tonnes alone. That’s pretty cool to us

fireworks

Image via @ Matthew Straubmuller

Because… Parades look like this

Parade

Parade image via @ chumlee

Because… Food competitions and it’s big brother, food fighting

Food fight

Food fight image via @ usaghumphreys

Because… Pool party, beach party, picnic party

Pool party

Image via @ Yotut

Because… Katy Perry gets dressed up like this

Katy Perry USA dress

Because… Eat a burger, cake, beer or cocktail. As many as you like. It’s a holiday

Mosaic picture

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