Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is one of the most important dates for US citizens as it celebrates the very origins of the nation.
It is a time of coming together, festivals and remembrance, with it dating back over 200 years of to the foundations of America’s violent and inspiring birth.
Most Brits may only be familiar with the event from film and TV, and that Will Smith movie from the 1990s, and its sequel.
