How do Americans usually celebrate July 4th?

Concerts, picnics, a day at the beach and fireworks displays.

I first say thank you to all service people from the U.S.A. fighting to keep us safe at home, and wish for their safe return. And give thanks that we are so lucky to live in this free land.

We cook out on the grill, have picnics go to the lake or the beach or hang out by a pool then at night go watch the fireworks displays.

There are a number of ways U.S. Americans celebrate Independence Day: Fireworks, displaying the Flag, visiting historic sites, taking the family out (as to a picnic or barbecue), in some places there be parades or concerts, and we try to avoid injuring people by NOT throwing firecrackers or driving recklessly. Some people might even reacquaint themselves with the Declaration of Independence or read up on American history and the American patriots. There is usually a baseball game one might attend and hear the National Anthem sung.

I`m from West Virginia. The way we celebrate the 4th of July is by having a cook out & by watching fireworks.We also have parades too.

I live in a small town (population 200) and every 4th of July the entire town comes out. We start about 10 a.m. with parades, cake walks, bands play music, people dance, lots of fun things are happening. The local fire department has a large grill set up and makes brisket and hot dogs for everyone. The various churches often have activities lined up for her children. When starts to get dark the real fun signifies that it is almost time for the fireworks display. The fire department puts on the show. The show last about 45 minutes. At the end of the show everyone goes home tired and exahusted but with a sence of real pride.

its been awhile since I witnessed a 4th celebration as Ive been overseas for 20 years but if my memory serves me correctly we... 1 drink too much 2 get severely sunburned 3. hit on someones elses wife/husband and start a fight 4 light fireworks in the wrong place and start a fire(usually someone ends up in the hosp) 5 eat food not cooked properly on barbcue and end up with food poisoning(more hosp trips) 6 argue over just how the words to the national anthem go and try to drunkenly sing them I could be wrong though....

Watch our community fireworks show on the 3rd and try to work on the 4th for holiday pay.

My favorite 4th of July is: parade in the morning (love my small town parade!) BBQ in the afternoon with friends & family fireworks at night It's a perfect day!