The next day, copies of the Declaration were sent out and everyone cheered. By the early 1800s, traditions such as parades, picnics, and fireworks were started to celebrate America's birthday. Now, it is a national holiday so everyone has the day off, and we do the same kind of things. In the day, we spend time with our families and friends. We do things like go camping and have picnics and barbecues.
Most small fireworks are illegal here now, but at night, there are large firework shows.
Families and friends bring blankets and lay on the ground to watch the sky light up above.