WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of July Fourth, visitors to the nation’s capital shared what it means to be an American as they passed the Washington monument, honoring one of the nation’s Founding Fathers.
“To me, it means freedom,” Rosemary, of Colorado, told Fox News.
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Every Fourth of July, Americans come together to honor the signing of the 1776 Declaration of Independence. Families and friends gather to pay tribute to the Stars and Stripes and to honor what it means to be an American.
Some Americans view the summer holiday as a time for relaxation and fun-filled festivities. The holiday is known for celebratory fireworks, parades and barbecue feasts covered in red, white and blue decorations.
“Like, what it really means? I just go get drunk with my friends and [watch] the fireworks,” Kayla, from Maryland, said with a laugh. She said she was looking forward to her family’s boozy treat of vodka pickles at their annual Fourth of July celebration.
Every Fourth of July, communities gather for holiday celebrations with fireworks, parades and barbecue feasts. (Getty Images)
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“The Fourth of July is the day you celebrate American values,” Andrew, from Arizona, said. “You live in this country. You want to be proud of it.”
Chris says the Fourth of July means celebrating the values we fought for. (Megan Myers/Fox News Digital)
Chris, of Alaska, said America is built on values of patriotism, loyalty and love of country that should be celebrated every July Fourth.