It's a day to commemorate the Declaration of Independence in the States - but in Britain, it's just another day of the week. People from across America have been gearing up for July 4 for weeks, from organising parades and concerts, to setting up the barbecue and buying fireworks.
But not everybody celebrates the occasion the 'right way', as one Brit came to learn after trying to get into the July 4th spirit for the first time. Taking to Reddit, he said: "On July 3, our office decorates for the 4th of July festivities, however I am British and moved to Texas four years ago.
"Before this year, I have never decorated my desk area and I haven't celebrated the 4th of July in any capacity. However since I've been at this job for four years now, I thought I'd get involved and try and bring a bit of British humour to the situation, so on July 3 I came into work with a Union Jack, and hung it up on the wall behind me."
