It’s time for a party.
Well, almost time for a party, but the point is the same. It is almost always party time this time of year. The Fourth of July just brings out the celebration.
Celebrating the Fourth of July is one of the best parts about the summer. We get to barbecue with our families, watch fireworks, go to parades and take part in all the fun summer activities.
However, another reason that July 4 is so special is that it is a celebration of the Declaration of Independence.
In 1776, Thomas Jefferson wrote what is now the most famous and cherished document in the U.S. It was written to justify the American colonies breaking away from England. The declaration was revised by Benjamin Franklin and John Adams and was signed by our founding fathers and accepted by Congress on July 4, 1776.
The spirit of the holiday is not only about the United States officially becoming a country, but also about celebrating the values upon which our country was founded.
On Monday, a brand new tradition will start in Kosciusko with an Independence Day celebration to honor our great nation.
This is sure to be a great event that will provide a family-friendly atmosphere with a parade, ice cream and a fireworks show.
So have all the fun you want this Independence Day, and show your patriotism by celebrating.
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Joseph Brown is the editor and publisher of The Star-Herald. He can be reached at jbrown@starherald.net.
