4th of July Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Sound of a firework
  2. 5. Popular Fourth of July cooking method
  3. 7. Joyful observance
  4. 9. The big word for July Fourth
  5. 10. Crackling sound of a bonfire
  6. 15. United group of 50
  7. 16. Freedom, a key American value
  8. 21. Young horse, or a famous firearm manufacturer (less common, but works for a challenging clue)
  9. 22. Guiding document of the U.S.
  10. 23. Beginning, as in fathers
  11. 25. Month of independence
  12. 26. War fought for freedom
  13. 27. Handheld firework for kids
Down
  1. 1. One who loves their country
  2. 2. Number of original colonies
  3. 4. Land of the free
  4. 6. Dazzling sky display
  5. 8. National bird
  6. 11. Firework that shoots skyward
  7. 12. Formal statement of freedom
  8. 13. Stars and Stripes display
  9. 14. First president
  10. 17. Festive procession down main street
  11. 18. Past events leading to today
  12. 19. Show respect for something important
  13. 20. Another flag color
  14. 23. What independence brings
  15. 24. Symbol on the U.S. banner
  16. 28. Outdoor meal with blankets
  17. 29. One of the colors of the flag