Fourth of July

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Across
  1. 2. Public procession often held on July 4th
  2. 3. Lines on the U/S flag
  3. 5. Gathering of citizens for a common purpose
  4. 7. City where the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration
  5. 10. The month in which Independence Day is celebrated
  6. 13. Freedom from outside rule or control
  7. 15. Explosive display associated with Independence Day celebrations
  8. 17. Number of stars on the current U.S. flag
  9. 18. The first President of the United States
Down
  1. 1. Branch of government headed by the President
  2. 4. The Liberty Bell is located in this state
  3. 5. The governing charter adopted in 1787
  4. 6. The color between read and blue on the flag
  5. 8. Patriotic song often performed at civic ceremonies
  6. 9. Legislative body consisting of the Senate and House
  7. 11. Famous statue in New York Harbor symbolizing freedom
  8. 12. Founding document approved on July 4, 1776
  9. 14. National bird of the United States
  10. 16. National symbol featuring stars and stripes