Does anyone know if Puerto Rico celebrates the 4th of July? That country is part of the US - so do they?

Answer 1

Independence None (U.S. territory with Commonwealth status)

In the terminology of the United States insular areas, a commonwealth is an organized territory that has established with the Federal Government a more highly developed relationship, usually embodied in a written mutual agreement.

There are currently two United States insular areas holding the status of commonwealth, the Northern Mariana Islands and Puerto Rico. The Philippine Islands was an insular area that held commonwealth status from March 24, 1934 until July 4, 1946, when the United States recognized the independence and sovereignty of the Philippines (see: Commonwealth of the Philippines).

Of the U.S. insular areas, the term was first used by Puerto Rico in 1952 as its formal name in English ("Commonwealth of Puerto Rico") since a strict translation of its name in Spanish would have been unacceptable to the U.S. Congress. The formal name in Spanish for Puerto Rico is "Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico," which translates literally as "Associated Free State of Puerto Rico." The name "Estado Libre Asociado" summarizes the aspirations of many of those who want to maintain and even "improve" the relationship with the U.S., with greater autonomy and perhaps sovereignty, albeit with a U.S. passport. It is noted that the Commonwealthers present their status as an association with the United States under common citizenship, common defense and common currency. As of November of 2004, roughly half of the voters appear to have a preference for Commonwealth, the other half being for statehood with the U.S. A small portion (roughly 3 %) seems to back independence

Answer 2

Puerto Rico is a country, with a political association with the US. 4th of July is not celebrated by the average puerto rican. stores are open. Only a few who still think PR can become the 51 state do have political meetings that day but a tiny participation is always the norm. Do not expect fireworks or BBQs.

The national day of PR is the 25th of July, which celebrates the constitution of PR, official name: Estado Libre Asociado .

Answer 3

I don't know, but I doubt it. It's certainly a holiday in the sense that banks and government offices are closed. But I don't know if the average Puerto Rican is buying fireworks.

The Puerto Ricans are a very proud people. At some point, it seems likely that they will get their independence.

Answer 4

What makes something referred to as something. somebody got here up with a recognition for human beings and now we mutually call ourselves human beings (as far as English is in contact). How are we diverse from different issues? we seem diverse, we've diverse genes, we've diverse features, and a few might say we won the breath of existence from God. What makes us human interior the jap way of questioning? A human that conforms to the societal norms. Even the bible says you're a beast in case you supply your self as much as sin.

Answer 5

It's not a country, it's an American commonwealth, so, as part of the U.S., they do celebrate the fourth.

Answer 6

you must be Blondie white...yes girl friend we do celebrate the 4th of July and its awesome...

Answer 7

I doubt it! They can't vote!