#21: Fourth of July Picnics and Community Parades
America still celebrates its independence with gusto each July Fourth, but the festivities have changed over the years. Towns across America once celebrated with parades featuring homemade floats, marching bands, and local dignitaries, followed by picnics in public parks and backyards. Games and fireworks often capped off the day. Fireworks remain popular, but small family gatherings and large-scale ticketed events have largely replaced widespread parades and community picnics.
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