El Día de la Independencia, también conocido como el 4 de Julio, conmemora la firma de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos el 4 de julio de 1776. El Congreso Continental declaró que las trece colonias (americanas) ya no estaban sujetas al dominio de Gran Bretaña, sino que eran estados unidos, libres e independientes. Personas de todo el país celebran con fuegos artificiales, desfiles, conciertos, reuniones familiares y barbacoas. ¿Cómo lo celebrarás? Si lo que buscas son fuegos artificiales, hay muchos lugares en el sur de Estados Unidos donde puedes ver exhibiciones legales , como el Rose Bowl, Exposition Park, Disneyland, Long Beach y más. También puedes verlo por televisión o transmitir en vivo a través de varias redes sociales si estás ocupado haciendo una barbacoa . O tal vez quieras ver cómo celebraban los angelinos en años pasados. La biblioteca, por supuesto, tiene una gran colección de imágenes de las celebraciones del 4 de julio que se remontan al siglo XIX. No tendrás que buscar más allá de desplazarte por esta página.
¡Disfrute y tenga un cuatro de julio seguro!
4th of July parade near Bella Union. The Bella Union became the Clarenden in 1873 and the St. Charles in 1875. Pico's Building, to the left, was the original home of Farmers and Merchants Bank, later merged into Security Pacific Bank. [1871]. Security Pacific National Bank Collection
A wagon decorated as a float for the July 4th Parade with children seated on it dressed in costume, [1890]. Security Pacific National Bank Collection
Firemen in the 4th of July parade celebration at Santa Ana, [1890]. Security Pacific National Bank Collection
The Lompoc Grammar School forms the background for these Fourth of July parade entries with first prize going to Leela McAdam (McCabe) who decorated her bicycle with sweet peas, [ca. 1900]. Security Pacific National Bank Collection
A large crowd is present in the amphitheater at Venice near Los Angeles to view the swimming races on July 4th. Here the 50 yard race has just begun, [1905]. Security Pacific National Bank Collection
Independence Day in Bellflower, [1915]. Herald Examiner Collection
A group in costume at the International Institute's Fourth of July celebration. The International Institute of Los Angeles was one of the earliest organizations to assist the diverse immigrant groups in Boyle Heights, [1923]. Shades of L.A. Collection
Andrea Scaramucci and other family members enjoy a 4th of July outing on Santa Catalina Island in the late 1920's, Shades of L.A. Collection
Let's plug those ears! Braced for warning of biggest A-bomb test in desert. Young and old alike in Los Angeles are poised for
Valley drum, fife and flag delegation declares holiday spirit of 1956 to be one of festivity and observance of that July day in 1776 when 56 men mutually pledged their 'lives, fortunes and sacred honor' in support of Declaration of Independence. In background is Burbank's Bellarmine-Jefferson High School, a replica of Philadelphia's Independence Hall where famed document was adopted by Continental Congress, [1956]. Valley Times Collection
Skies over Los Angeles Coliseum will sparkle with color during fireworks display, [1963]. Valley Times Collection
Crunch! - Two cars collide during a featured event of the daredevil 'Thrill-O-Rama' automobile show Saturday at the Los Angeles County American Legion's 'Salute to Bob Hope' Independence Day spectacular in the Los Angeles Coliseum. Show also featured a gala fireworks display, the international Junior Baseball championship game and a parade, [1964]. Photo credit: Bob Martin, Valley Times Collection
Fourth of July picnic with singing, balloons and a Statue of Liberty replica on 5th and Towne in downtown skid row, [1975]. Photo credit: Dean Musgrove, Herald Examiner Collection
American Bicentennial parade on Wilshire Boulevard. Thousands line the curbs as the Big Red Trolley Car proceeds westward with members of the California Boy's Choir and city officials inside, [July 4,1976]. Photo credit: Linda Brundige, Herald Examiner Collection
