2024 Independence Day How Many Years Old. Independence day celebrates the passage of the declaration of independence by the continental congress in 1776. Independence day is habitually observed on the 4th of july every year, and it is usually celebrated with fireworks, barbecues, family gatherings, and political speeches.
On july 4, 1776, the continental congress approved the declaration of independence, setting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. How many years of independence day in 2024?