why do we celebrate 4th of july

We celebrate the 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. This historic document declared the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain, marking the birth of the United States of America as a new nation. The holiday celebrates the country's commitment to freedom, democracy, and self-governance and is traditionally observed with fireworks, parades, barbecues, and patriotic displays.