Independence National Historical Park will host the annual symbolic ringing of the Liberty Bell this July 4 th with the tapping of the famed Liberty Bell 13 times at precisely 2 p.m. EDT, the time designated by the 1963 Joint Resolution 25 of the U.S. Congress. The Declaration of Independence and Bell Ringing on July 4, 2017 are about freedom. In 1963, Congress authorized “Let Freedom Ring” Bells to ring 13 times in honor of the signing of the On this Fourth of July, Ridgefield will be celebrating Let Freedom Ring, a long-standing tradition in which local churches, institutions, and individuals ring their bells 13 times at 2:00pm to celebrate our freedom and independence. At the appointed hour on the 4th July, young descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence will tap Philadelphia’s famous Liberty Bell, setting off the chimes of freedom from bell towers throughout the country. Between 10,000 and 15,000 spectators are expected to flood Marietta Square Friday for the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration and Let Freedom Ring parade. An additional 2,000 participants Independence National Historical Park will host “Let Freedom Ring,” the annual symbolic ringing of the Liberty Bell this July Fourth at 6th and Chestnut streets. The famed Bell will be On this patriotic holiday, we’re called to reflect on the deeper meaning of liberty, especially for those still trapped in modern slavery. Human trafficking, a hidden yet devastating crime, affects over 49 million people globally, many right here in the United States. The Let Freedom Ring Parade kicks off the festivities on Friday, July 4, starting at 10 a.m. The parade route begins at Roswell Street Baptist Church and continues to the Marietta Square for the 4th in the celebration, and fireworks. 2 likes, 0 comments - 518expos on July 2, 2025: "Let freedom ring, and let the wedding bells ring too! 🎉🎊 ️ A Fourth of July wedding is the perfect time to celebrate love and liberty. The public is cordially invited to attend Northern Delaware’s annual 4th of July bell-ringing ceremony. At 2:00 Eastern Daylight Time, beginning with bells in Philadelphia, bells across New Castle and across the Nation will peal, officially commemorating the birth of American Independence. Rhode Island news Let Freedom Ring: 4th of July Fireworks & Celebrations in Rhode Island 2025 (UPDATES) Where to watch fireworks in Rhode Island this 4th of July. Full 2025 schedule of events, parades, and patriotic fun. 4th of July 2025 Bell-Ringing Ceremony in Historic New Castle, Delaware LET FREEDOM RING — Join us as we celebrate the 4th of July and the 18th-century Delawareans who gathered in New Castle to support the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Saint Joseph, Missouri: Let Freedom Ring in St. Joseph!, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 4 at 3702 Frederick Avenue Forsyth, Montana: Free America BBQ & Protest, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on July 4 at Let freedom ring this Fourth of July at the annual concert on bells from the tranquil Taft Memorial and Carillon – just steps from Union Station and the Mall. By resolution of Congress, the Carillonneur of the Capitol plays "The Star-Spangled Banner" and other patriotic favorites from the 11-story tower at 2:00pm every Independence Day. Join BellFest for the fun! Sunday, July 4 1:30-3:00pm Americans are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day on Friday, July 4th, 2025, with traditional festivities. Commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the holiday This Fourth of July, let freedom ring at the annual concert on bells from the tranquil Taft Memorial and Carillon – just steps from Union Station and the Mall. The Tulsa area chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony beginning at 12:45 p.m. Friday, July 4, at the Bayless Plaza on the DEAR ABBY: President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the ringing of the bells nationwide on Independence Day, July 4, 1963, with the words, "Let's ring freedom bells!" I was a White House special Every Fourth of July, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped thirteen times for the thirteen original colonies, signaling bells across the country to start ringing. LET FREEDOM RING — Join us as we celebrate the 4th of July and the 18th-century Delawareans who gathered in New Castle to support the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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