: Inclement weather has led to the cancellation of many Fourth of July events including the City of Austin's Star Spangled Fest and fireworks display with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Check event websites and social media accounts for the latest information.

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July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted and the 13 North American colonies officially separated from Great Britain. As the Fourth of July draws nearer, here's a brief rundown of what happened that day in 1776, approximately 249 years ago.