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Independence Day, also known as Fourth of July, celebrates the United States of America's declaration of independence from Britain on July 4, 1776 (adopted on July 2, 1776, but the document was not publicly read until July 4, 1776).
Along with private and public events (especially television programs) celebrating U.S. history, government, and traditions, Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues / cook-outs / picnics, fairs, concerts, family activities, and baseball games.
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The following are compilations of activities in the central Alabama area:
4th of July Fireworks in Montgomery AL 2015 (Jack Ingram Motors) - 3 activities are mentioned: Biscuits vs Biloxi Game (baseball; Riverwalk Stadium), 4th of July Fireworks Cruise, and Prattville 4th of July Celebration. Links to each event are provided.
ABC 33/40 - Compiled by the Alabama Department of Tourism, this is a list of activities throughout Alabama. Montgomery has two mentions: Riverwalk Amphitheatre activities during the evening and Old Alabama Town during the day.
Calendar of Fireworks Shows in Alabama (Southernhistory.com) - Doesn't include Montgomery's Riverwalk, but if you will be in another part of Alabama, this list can provide some assistance.
July 4th Event Guide (WSFA 12 [NBC]) - Some headlines, history items, safety tips, and slideshows.
Montogmery Alabama Visitors Bureau - Events calendar for July.
Montgomery Parks and Recreation - Events calendar with activities listed with links for more information.
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These are a few of the books and e-books related to the 4th of July accessible to LWLC patrons
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Celebration! by 
The Declaration of Independence by 
The Meaning of Independence by 
The Revolutionary Era: Primary Documents on Events from 1776 To 1800 by 
We, the Other People: alternative Declarations of Independence by labor groups, farmers, woman's rights advocates, Socialists, and Blacks, 1829-1975 by 
