How do Americans usually celebrate July 4th?

Question

I'm an Asian. Just wondering how Americans celebrate July 4.

Answer 1

Let's see: Lots of American cities have parades for the Fourth of July, and lots of American cities also have fireworks on or around the Fourth of July. It's a Federal holiday, so almost everyone has the day off (and those who don't get paid extra for working that day). Your average American will probably get together with friends or family, have a barbecue, and just spend the day relaxing -- and if there's a parade or fireworks display nearby that day, many of them will watch one or both.

Answer 2

I live in a small town (population 200) and every 4th of July the entire town comes out. We start about 10 a.m. with parades, cake walks, bands play music, people dance, lots of fun things are happening. The local fire department has a large grill set up and makes brisket and hot dogs for everyone. The various churches often have activities lined up for her children. When starts to get dark the real fun signifies that it is almost time for the fireworks display. The fire department puts on the show. The show last about 45 minutes. At the end of the show everyone goes home tired and exahusted but with a sence of real pride.

Answer 3

There are a number of ways U.S. Americans celebrate Independence Day: Fireworks, displaying the Flag, visiting historic sites, taking the family out (as to a picnic or barbecue), in some places there be parades or concerts, and we try to avoid injuring people by NOT throwing firecrackers or driving recklessly. Some people might even reacquaint themselves with the Declaration of Independence or read up on American history and the American patriots. There is usually a baseball game one might attend and hear the National Anthem sung.

Answer 4

I`m from West Virginia. The way we celebrate the 4th of July is by having a cook out & by watching fireworks.We also have parades too.

Answer 5

its been awhile since I witnessed a 4th celebration as Ive been overseas for 20 years but if my memory serves me correctly we...

1 drink too much
2 get severely sunburned
3. hit on someones elses wife/husband and start a fight
4 light fireworks in the wrong place and start a fire(usually someone ends up in the hosp)
5 eat food not cooked properly on barbcue and end up with food poisoning(more hosp trips)
6 argue over just how the words to the national anthem go and try to drunkenly sing them

I could be wrong though....

Answer 6

The 3/5ths compromise was one solely based on government representation in the House of Representatives. Southern states ironically wanted slaves counted as "full humans" which would have given them more power in Congress due to the south having many more slaves. The northern states opposed this, and with that reached the a fore mentioned compromise with the southern states The bottom line is that slaves were not considered people regardless of the compromise. They were property. That compromise was was one based on political terms, but to answer the second part of your question; What would you have black Americans do? Freedom fighters like Fredrick Douglas and MLK did not fight all of their lives for Black people in America to remain bitter and angry. They fought so hard for the possibility that we may have all of the rights and freedoms afforded to Americans under the Constitution. They fought for us to be Americans. I respect and honor that struggle. Edit @ asker: You should be proud of your "real" home then and leave it at that. Keep in mind that Black people are not native to those Caribbean islands. They were brought there by the infamous Middle Passage the same as my ancestors were brought here. Your "real" home is not Jamaica kid. If you want to believe that it's fine by me, but I can't learn anything about the history of my nation from a 16 yr old Brit. No offense...just keeping it real.

Answer 7

well americans celebrate 4th of july by buying fireworks and at night popping them r lighting them for fun

Answer 8

My favorite 4th of July is:

parade in the morning (love my small town parade!)
BBQ in the afternoon with friends & family
fireworks at night

It's a perfect day!

Answer 9

We cook out on the grill, have picnics go to the lake or the beach or hang out by a pool then at night go watch the fireworks displays.

Answer 10

My family and friends usually get together for a cookout (hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, deviled eggs, etc) followed by a fireworks display. It's wonderful! Oh, I almost forgot the homemade banana ice cream.