OtterKnow Kids Encyclopedia

Families and friends celebrate the Fourth of July in many fun ways. You might see a big parade with marching bands and colorful flags waving in the air. Many people have backyard barbecues where they eat yummy food like hot dogs and watermelon. When it gets dark, the sky fills with bright, sparkling fireworks!

• Every year on this day, we remember how our country began.
• The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 brave leaders.
• Americans eat about 150 million hot dogs on the Fourth of July alone!