As the United States gears up for the Independence Day celebrations on July 4, consumers across the country are making last-minute plans that may involve shopping, dining, or preparing for holiday gatherings.

The Fourth of July is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States of America every year. On July 4 1776, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which was largely authored by Thomson Jefferson.

US Independence Day, celebrated every July 4, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when America declared freedom from British rule. The holiday is honored with fireworks, parades,