4th of July Fun
In 1780, this animal was designated as our national symbol.
The Bald Eagle
What is the traditional food often associated with 4th of July celebrations?
Hot dogs
Which year did the United States become an independent nation?
1776
Which 1996 movie features aliens blowing up the White house on July 2nd?
Independence Day
What does Juneteenth celebrate?
The end of slavery in the United States
Some 4th of July displays/shows are replacing fireworks with a new technology, what is it?
Drones
Which toppings are on a classic "flag cake" for the red/white/blue theme?
Strawberries for red
Blueberries for blue
Whipped cream for white
Who is often credited with sewing the first American Flag?
Betsy Ross
How many stripes are on the current U.S. flag?
13
Who signed the bill making Juneteenth a national holiday in 2021?
President Joe Biden
"Firework" a 2010 hit that rises on streaming charts each Independence Day week, is by which artist?
Katy Perry
What is the traditional dessert associated with the 4th of July?
Apple Pie
Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
In which city is the Liberty Bell located?
Philadelphia
What war brought the end to slavery?
Civil War
What is the largest 4th of July fireworks display in the U.S.?
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks celebration in NYC
Top-selling style or type of beer sold on 4th of July
Lagers
What year was the 4th of July declared a national holiday?
1870
What is the location of the nation's oldest 4th of July parade?
Bristol, Rhode Island
Which US president signed the Emancipation Proclamation, putting an end to slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
Which city hosted the first official Independence Day celebration on July 4th, 1777?
Philadelphia
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest has happened on each Independence Day since 1972. Where does this competition take place?
Coney Island, New York
What is the national flower of the United States?
Rose
The famous John Hancock signature measured roughly how tall?
In what year was the Emancipation Proclamation signed?
1862