Independence Day

Independence Day is a celebration of America’s Independence from the British Empire. We celebrate the freedom we enjoy with fireworks and parties. It is a time to remember those that have served this country to protect that freedom for which we enjoy. It is a day of picnics with family, community parades and fireworks to celebrate the birthday of the United States.

Read Also: Constitution of the United States

At the time of the signing the US consisted of 13 colonies under the rule of England’s King George III. There was growing unrest in the colonies concerning the taxes that had to be paid to England. This was commonly referred to as “Taxation without Representation” as the colonists did not have any representation in the English Parliament and had no say in what went on.

With the high cost of gasoline, many Long Beach residents are staying local this July 4^th long weekend. Downtown Long Beach California is full of historic homes, condos and home to many large hotels, necessary to handle the busy traffic created by The Long Beach Area Convention Center. This holiday weekend you have so many wonderful things that you can do in Long Beach from the RMS Queen Mary to the Aquarium of the Pacific but it doesn’t stop there!

Here are some fabulous things to do in Long Beach California this weekend:

• Dockside Boat & Bed - Spend the night on a Yacht
• Long Beach California Japanese Garden and Koi Pond
• Romantic Gondola Ride - Naples Island

Independence Day is more than a chance for a long weekend full of parties; it gives us an opportunity to commemorate the courage and faith of our founding fathers in their pursuit of liberty. While celebrating this 4^th of July weekend, please remember to be safe:

• Barbecue Safety - from the Agriculture Department
• Boating Safety
• Campfire Safety - from the U.S. Forest Service
• Fireworks Safety - from U.S. Health and Human Services Department
• Summer Health Tips - from the Federal Citizen Information Center
• Travel Safely

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Posted on July 04, 2008 21:08:23 by Laurie.Manny

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