Fast-forward to a June 1776 Continental Congress meeting ... You'll see floats, music and a whole lot of red, white and blue.

On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress ... Fireworks shows are a prominent part of the Fourth of July celebrations, and they are often accompanied by music and attended by large crowds.

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...