Independence Day - Business Offices Closed
Date: July 4, 2023 - 8:00am
The City of Urbana regular business offices will be closed on July 4, 2023, to commemorate Independence Day.
What is the meaning of the Fourth of July?
Independence Day, also called Fourth of July or July 4th, in the United States, is the annual celebration of nationhood. It commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
Many wonder that if we are learning about Juneteenth, why celebrate the Fourth of July anymore? This article states that Juneteenth completes the promises of the Fourth of July. Go here to read more.
However you celebrate, be safe, enjoy, and be happy!