The data displays how Americans plan to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th in 2017, according to a survey conducted in June 2017. Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the U.S. commemorating the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the U.S. declared its independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. During the survey, 65.5% of American respondents stated that they were planning to celebrate this year's Independence Day with a cookout, a barbecue or a picnic.
Cookout / barbecue / picnic | 65.5 |
Fireworks / community celebration | 43.6 |
Attending a parade | 13.5 |
Travel / vacation | 13.3 |
Will not celebrate | 11.6 |
Other | 8.3 |