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As July 4th nears, 49% of Americans plan to celebrate—with fireworks, cookouts, and time with loved ones topping the list. Discover how excitement for Independence Day varies by age, region, and family life. 70% of Americans plan to celebrate Independence Day in 2025; 95% of celebrators intend to make a purchase. 83% of Americans celebrating July 4th in 2025 plan to purchase food. The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the The percentage shares and amounts (in quads) of total U.S. primary energy production by major sources in 2023 were: 2; Natural gas 38% 39.25 quads; Petroleum (crude oil and natural gas plant liquids) 34% 35.24 quads; Renewable energy 8% 8.43 quads; coal 11% 11.81 quads; Nuclear electric power 8% 8.10 quads Documented use of the phrase "United States of America" dates back to January 2, 1776. On that day, Stephen Moylan, a Continental Army aide to General George Washington, wrote a letter to Joseph Reed, Washington's aide-de-camp, seeking to go "with full and ample powers from the United States of America to Spain" to seek assistance in the Revolutionary War effort. Cinco de Mayo is today, and plenty of Americans assume that means we're celebrating Mexico's Independence Day. Data from YouGov Direct finds that 41 percent of US adults surveyed believe that Cinco de Mayo (May 5) is Mexico’s Independence Day. But a nearly equal number (40%) say that it isn’t, while another 19 percent are unsure. We also polled a panel of experts for some added insight into Independence Day. Key 4th of July Facts: $8.9 Billion: Amount Americans plan to spend on 4th of July food. 150 Million: Number of hot dogs eaten each 4th of July. $4+ Billion: Amount Americans plan to spend on 4th of July beer and wine. 87% of Americans are planning to celebrate on the 4th of July. Two-thirds of Americans will attend a cookout or picnic and the average person will spend just over $90 on food and beverages. 85% of Americans continue to believe a key part of the Declaration of Independence: the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Two out of three Americans don’t know the true meaning of Independence Day. That’s according to a new OnePoll survey that tested the patriotic knowledge of 1,000 US respondents, 99% of whom The American Revolution (1775–83) was an insurrection carried out by 13 of Great Britain’s North American colonies, which won political independence and went on to form the United States of America. The war followed more than a decade of growing estrangement between the British crown and many North American colonists. Eighty-six percent of consumers plan to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2025 and spend an average of $92.44 on food items. NRF has been conducting its annual Independence Day spending survey with Prosper Insights & Analytics since 2003 to see how consumers celebrate the Fourth of July. DENVER (KDVR) — If you chose not to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, you weren’t alone. A survey done last week by YouGov found 26% of the more than 4,000 Americans polled had planned to When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, Americans love to go outside for a barbecue, picnic, parade or fireworks display. This year, just under 65 percent of Americans will attend a The Declaration was unanimously adopted by the Second Continental Congress a week later, on July 4, 1776, at present-day Independence Hall Washington's covert crossing of the Delaware River over the night of December 25–26, 1776, represented a major comeback for the cause of American independence following the loss of New York City, allowing Independence Day has deep roots in American history, celebrating the country’s break from British rule. This section explores the origins of the holiday and key events that led to its establishment. Origins of Independence Day. Independence Day, celebrated on July 4th, marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. A surprising number of Americans are opting out of Independence Day celebrations this year, and the reasons go far beyond rising prices. Fewer Americans will host cookouts this Independence Day. Here's why About 86% of Americans said they plan to celebrate the holiday this year. On Tuesday, July 4, we’ll celebrate our nation and its independence. According to a new survey, however, only a little over 40 percent of people don’t know that. SIMILAR STORIES: BOOM! Love Now, a fresh round of protests are set to take place on July 4, America’s Independence Day. Here’s what we know about the planned action. Women’s March organizes “Free America Weekend” Republican patriotism only slipped by one percent over two decades, 93 to 92 percent, but among Democrats, pride in the country dropped a staggering 45 percent, from a robust 81 percent in 2005 to
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