(the) Fourth of July

(the) Fourth of July
the Fourth of July UK US
a US holiday celebrated every 4th July to mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is traditionally celebrated with fireworks . It is also called Independence Day . http://www.macmillandictionary.com/med2cd/weblinks/fourth-of-july.htm
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