Happy 4th of July from your favorite celebrities! Stars like Reese Witherspoon, Katy Perry and more celebrate Independence Day in style
Fourth Of July is here!
The annual American federal holiday fell on Thursday this year as celebrities got ready to kick off Independence Day with a big bang.
Several stars took to Instagram to show their followers what they were up to.
Reese Witherspoon gave a 'Happy 4th Of July' shout out to her fans on both her own Instagram account and her Draper James page. Mark Wahlberg was seen with his family in a group photo as he wrote in his caption: 'Wishing my fellow Americans a happy and safe 4th of July!! ❤️.'
Heather Graham, 54, of The Hangover fame was seen in a red string bikini while on a yacht in Malta.
Bethenny Frankel, 53, from RHONY fame was at her second home in the Hamptons with her 14-year-old only child, daughter Bryn Hoppy.
Robert Wagner of Hart To Hart fame posted a throwback photo with his late wife Natalie Wood and their three children on a boat as he wished his fans a happy 4th of July.
Reese Witherspoon gave a 'Happy 4th Of July' shout out to her fans on both her own Instagram account and her Draper James page. Seen in February
The Legally Blonde actress also posed in this cute black-and-white suit to play Pickleball with Draper Witherspoon
A look at New York City's 47th annual Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City from last year
Finding Nicole actress Blanca Blanco wore a US flag bikini while on the rocky shores of a lake in Washington state.
Taylor Hill was in a floral print mini dress as she toured the coast of Italy with friends while Heidi Klum has been in Paris with her husband Tom Kaulitz.
Sylvester Stallone posted a photo of his wife and three daughters with a US flag over it as he said, 'Grateful for my family, freedom, and fireworks. Happy Fourth of July!'
Kelly Ripa posted a throwback photo as a little girl as well as many other images with the caption: 'Fourth of July - a few snaps of celebrations from 1973-2024.'
Independence Day - known colloquially as the Fourth of July - is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies.
But it was founded for a political move.
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence.
It was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III.
They were now united, free, and independent states.
The Congress voted to approve independence by passing the Lee Resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4.
Katy Perry showed off her new slim figure in a festive bikini top while promoting upcoming single Woman's World
Mark Wahlberg was seen with his family in a group photo as he wrote in his caption: 'Wishing my fellow Americans a happy and safe 4th of July!! ❤️'
Heather Graham, 54, of The Hangover fame looked slender in a red bikini while in Malta for a film festival. The actress was photographed in her string bikini by her boyfriend John de Neufville
Sylvester Stallone posted a photo of his wife and three daughters with a US flag over it as he said, 'Grateful for my family, freedom, and fireworks. Happy Fourth of July!'
Selling Sunset's Emma Hernan marked July 4th in a stars and stripes swimsuit while posing on a yacht
Finding Nicole actress Blanca Blanco wore a US flag bikini while on the rocky shores of a lake in Washington state
Molly Sims - who is married to Netflix honcho Scott Stuber - was in a black bikini on the beach with her YSE bag
Bethenny Frankel , 53, from RHONY fame was at her second home in the Hamptons with her 14-year-old only child, daughter Bryn Hoppy
Taylor Hill was in a floral print mini dress as she toured the coast of Italy with friends
Hill was also seen in a cotton white eyelet bikini as she flashed red nails
Heidi Klum has been in Paris with her 34-year-old husband Tom Kaulitz of the band Tokio Hotel; they wed in 2019
Melissa Gilbert shared a photo from her hit TV series Little House On The Prairie
Larsa Pippen has been hitting the beach with her teen daughter she shares with ex, basketball great Scottie Pippen
Jennifer Lopez was seen in a pea green dress by a swimming pool for her brand Delola
Kelly Ripa posted a throwback photo from her childhood
American Idol veteran Carrie Underwood was seen in a red tank top on the 4th
'Bethenny Frankel Happy 4th of July! Celebrating with all my babies furry and otherwise Throwback to my patriotic peanut!#happy4thofjuly #summer #hamptons #happyplace #family #beachtime #momlife #daughterlove'Bethenny Frankel celebrated with her daughter
'Happy Fourth,' Jennifer Lopez wrote when she shared some photos of herself relaxing in farm land
'Happy 4th everyone. Lake life in MA,' Banks gushed in her Instagram post showing her wearing the country's colors
Selena Gomez spent her 4th of July with beau Benny Blanco, who she has been dating since mid-2023
Kate Beckinsale (second left) shared some images from her pervious July 4th because it was one of the last times she and her family got to spend a truly happy day with her stepfather (right of Kate) Roy Battersby, who passed away this pasy January
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain in 1776 actually occurred on July 2.
After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence.
It was a statement explaining this decision.
It was prepared by the Committee of Five, which asked Thomas Jefferson to author its first draft.
Jefferson for the most part largely wrote the Declaration of Independence in isolation over 17 days between June 11, 1776, and June 28, 1776.
He did so in Philadelphia.
Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, removing Jefferson's vigorous denunciation of King George III for importing the slave trade, finally approving it two days later on July 4.
