The celebration of Independence Day has been a long standing tradition in Lower Manhattan from the very first days of the Revolution, and especially following the British military's evacuation in 1783. This year the celebration will begin with a Flag Raising, Cannon Salute to the fifty states at Castle Clinton, followed by a parade through historic downtown.

In the afternoon, Fraunces Tavern Museum will have an open house. There is also an It Happened Here program at 3:00pm The Passing of Three Presidents highlighting John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe who died on July 4th.