Many Americans have honored the nation’s birth in numerous ways and festivities. Here are some photos showing how Americans have celebrated over the years.
![An engraving of a picnic on the 4th of July, “A day to be remembered.” (Photo: Saml. Hollyer & J. Rogers/ The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/15-1024x781.jpg)
An engraving of a picnic on the Fourth of July, “A day to be remembered.” (Photo: Saml. Hollyer & J. Rogers/ The Library of Congress)
![The Brazilian Gunboat Tiradentes fires a salute to honor the 4th of July in 1893. (Photo: The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/12-1024x820.jpg)
The Brazilian gunboat Tiradentes fires a salute to honor the Fourth of July in 1893. (Photo: The Library of Congress)
![Chariot race at 4th of July celebration, dated between 1900-1930. (Photo: The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/13-1024x744.jpg)
Chariot race at Fourth of July celebration, dated between 1900-1930. (Photo: The Library of Congress)
![Greek Americans march in a celebratory parade in N.Y., dated between 1910-1915. (Photo: The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/21-1024x746.jpg)
Greek Americans march in a celebratory parade in N.Y., dated between 1910-1915. (Photo: The Library of Congress)
![A local parade down Front Street to celebrate Independence Day, 1916. (Photo: The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/112-1024x798.jpg)
A local parade down Front Street to celebrate Independence Day, 1916. (Photo: The Library of Congress)
![Some locals gather for a picnic in Vienna, Virginia, July 4th, 1921. (Photo: The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/14-1024x737.jpg)
Some locals gather for a picnic in Vienna, Virginia, July Fourth, 1921. (Photo: The Library of Congress)
![Young boys march in a 4th of July celebration at Takoma Park, 1922. (Photo: The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/11-1024x824.jpg)
Young boys march in a Fourth of July celebration at Takoma Park, 1922. (Photo: The Library of Congress)
![Fireworks over the Washington Monument, in Washington D.C., 1939. (Photo: Harris & Ewing/ The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/7-1024x822.jpg)
Fireworks over the Washington Monument, in Washington, D.C., 1939. (Photo: Harris & Ewing/ The Library of Congress)
![Fourth of July celebration at St. Helena Island, S.C., 1939. (Photo: Marion Post Wolcott/ The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/6-1024x721.jpg)
Fourth of July celebration at St. Helena Island, South Carolina, 1939. (Photo: Marion Post Wolcott/The Library of Congress)
![A soapbox auto race is part of the festivities July 4th, 1940. (Photo: Jack Delano/ The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/8-1024x721.jpg)
A soapbox auto race is part of the festivities July Fourth, 1940. (Photo: Jack Delano/ The Library of Congress)
![Clown at July 4th celebration in Salisbury, Maryland, 1940. (Photo: Jack Delano/ The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/4-714x1024.jpg)
Clown at July Fourth celebration in Salisbury, Maryland, 1940. (Photo: Jack Delano/ The Library of Congress)
![Beauty contest during July 4th celebration at Salisbury, Maryland, 1940. (Photo: Jack Delano/ The Library of Congress)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/16-1024x715.jpg)
Beauty contest during July Fourth celebration at Salisbury, Maryland, 1940. (Photo: Jack Delano/ The Library of Congress)
![A crowd watches the 4th of July Parade in El Paso, Texas, July 4, 1998. (Photo: Jack Kurtz UPI Photo Service/Newscom)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/upiphotos013012-1024x682.jpg)
A crowd watches the Fourth of July parade in El Paso, Texas, 1998. (Photo: Jack Kurtz UPI Photo Service/Newscom)
![A U.S. marine carries food from a barbeque celebrating July 4 while on tour in Yugoslavia, 1999. (Photo: Laszlo Balogh/ Reuters/Newscom)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/rtrphotos136749-1024x768.jpg)
A U.S. marine carries food from a barbecue celebrating July Fourth while on tour in Yugoslavia, 1999. (Photo: Laszlo Balogh/ Reuters/Newscom)
![Local veterans stand in formation after firing rifles in salute during the presentation of the colors. (Photo: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Newscom)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/rollcallpix084738-1024x729.jpg)
Local veterans stand in formation after firing rifles in salute during the presentation of the colors. (Photo: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/Newscom)
![Capt. Brandon Price of the Virginia National Guard and his daughter Chloe, 5, prepare to march in Leesburg's Independence Day parade, 2014. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/ Newscom)](http://dailysignal.com/wp-content/uploads/rollcallpix084661-673x1024.jpg)
Capt. Brandon Price of the Virginia National Guard and his daughter Chloe, 5, prepare to march in Leesburg’s Independence Day parade, 2014. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/ Newscom)