A display of fireworks illuminates the sky near the Statue of Liberty as seen from Jersey City, on July 4. The US marked the 229th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. Photo by usembassy.bg
Parades, fireworks, concerts and laughter filled the streets of the US cities as the country marks its national holiday July 4. The Independence Day 2005 commemorates the 229th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. A flag hoisting ceremony was held at Capital Hill today to mark the Independence Day.