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Thursday 4 July 2019

The Day of Independence

ORANJESTAD — Today is independence from
a federal holiday in the England, an event which
United States of America, eventually led to the
and although this is not formation of the United
the case in Aruba, most of States. Each year on the
the hotels and resorts do fourth of July Americans
celebrate Independence celebrate this historic
Day. With most of our event.
visitors being from the
U.S., our island joins in on Conflict between the
typical American traditions colonies and England was
and celebrations. July 4th, already a year old when
Independence Day, is the the colonies convened a
most important one in the Continental Congress in
row. Philadelphia in the summer
of 1776. In a June 7 session
On July 4, 1776, the 13 in the Pennsylvania State
colonies claimed their House (later Independence
Hall), Richard Henry Lee like parades and concerts.
of Virginia presented a During the day, families get
resolution with the famous together for picnics and
words: "Resolved: That these parades. People dress in
United Colonies are, and of red, white, and blue and
right ought to be, free and wave American flags.
independent States, that
they are absolved from On Aruba, most of the resorts
all allegiance to the British prepare celebrations and
Crown, and that all political special dinners for their
connection between them guests. There are fireworks
and the State of Great on the beach, BBQ’s, 4th
Britain is, and ought to be, of July cocktails and much
totally dissolved." Source: more. Check out today’s
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On the first Independence
Day celebration, held in On behalf of Aruba Today
Philadelphia on July 4, we wish everyone a
1777, when the country fantastic 4th of July!q
was still in the midst of the
Revolutionary War against
Britain, citizens came
together to watch their
new nation's sky illuminated
in a grand display meant to
raise spirits. For this reason
fireworks are part of the
celebration as also the
typical American lifestyle is
honored.

This national birthday party
includes many customs