In 1776, on July 4, 13 American colonies led by George Washington defeated the soldiers of Great Britain and proclaimed their independence in the Continental Congress, which was an assembly with 56 delegates from the colonies.
They did so through a Declaration of Independence, which sanctioned some key principles, such as that of no longer being politically and economically dependent on Great Britain.
Among the inalienable rights recognized by the Declaration are those to life, liberty and happiness. Independence Day was celebrated for the first time in 1791, but it was only in 1941 that it became a recognized and paid federal holiday.
Americans celebrate it in the best way, organizing parties, parades, events and much more in every state. Even those who are far from their homeland want to celebrate.
New York, of course!
Those who are on holiday on this special day will find the Big Apple invaded by American flags and its colours, blue, white and red. But the most anticipated event is the fireworks show offered by Macy's, with record numbers. This is the biggest event ever on the 4th of July in New York, broadcast live nationally.
This year, the dazzling display in the sky will feature over 60,000 shells in more than 30 colours, as well as live performances from Tanner Adell, Luis Fonsi, The War And Treaty, and Lainey Wilson. This year, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will be launched from barges on the Hudson River, roughly between 14th Street and 34th Street. Take a cruise around New York Harbour and you’ll enjoy a holiday buffet and live D.J. entertainment as you watch fireworks explode around the Statue of Liberty.
London
Benjamin Franklin House — the former London home of the American Founding Father — hosts Independence Day celebrations across several days, in addition to the usual Historical Experience which gives an insight into the 16 years Franklin spent living here. The house is decorated for Independence Day from 28 June onwards, but the bulk of celebrations happen the following week.
On 4 July, enjoy a walking tour around Franklin's London, and a museum late when you can sample American-style refreshments and drinks. This is followed by architectural tours of the house on Friday 5 July. You can celebrate to the Savoy, where one of London's long surviving American bars resides. Their signature cocktails date back to 1889 when the Savoy opened. It's since hosted a series of seriously talented cocktail wizards such as Harry Craddock, who left US prohibition, ended up at the Savoy, and penned most of the Savoy Cocktail book's recipes.
Miami
In Miami you are spoiled for choice, between public parks and immense beaches, you can have fun until the evening, or until the highlight of Independence Day: the show of the magnificent fireworks. The sky of the city explodes with colours for hours thanks to the numerous fireworks displays that animate the lagoon and the skyline. One of the busiest places to watch fireworks is Downtown's Bayfront Park. Here already in the afternoon, families with children and groups of friends gather to enjoy the numerous attractions that the park offers, waiting for the evening fireworks show, which is undoubtedly the most admired. From 9 pm and for over 20 minutes, thousands of fireworks are set off continuously from various platforms located in the Downtown bay, colouring the sky with a thousand shades.
Milan
Independence Day is a national holiday, deeply felt in the United States of America, but little celebrated in the rest of the world. In Italy, you can participate in some concerts and some events. In Milan, the New York-inspired Rivington, the first New York-inspired restaurant in Milan represents the perfect theater to celebrate Independence Day, with an iconic dessert of the United States and in particular of the Big Apple, the NY-STYLE CHEESECAKE.
Sitting between the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Porta Nuova skyline, immersed in a jazzy candlelit atmosphere, it will be possible to let yourself be carried away by the unique flavours of the contemporary reinterpretation of a classic dessert, born in New York in the middle of of the last century.
In addition to the cheesecake, the Rivington menu offers some traditional dishes from the early twentieth century, revisited by the creativity of chef Guglielmo Giudice such as the Classic Waldorf Salad, the "Hudson" Steak Tartare, the Rockefeller-style oysters au gratin with spinach and pecorino, the Dover Sole à La Meunière and the “Surf & Turf, Angus fillet with fresh steamed lobster, flavoured butter and port reduction.
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