Across
- 3. – Firework that spins on the ground
- 6. – People who wanted independence from Britain
- 10. – First state to ratify the U.S. Constitution
- 11. – Type of fireworks display
- 14. – Patriotic tune sung at parades, “God ___ America”
- 15. – Nation the U.S. gained independence from
- 16. – Red and white flower, symbol of valor
- 17. – Opposite of Loyalist during the Revolution
- 18. – Symbolic bird of the United States
- 19. – Summer month of Independence Day
- 22. – Location of the first battles: Lexington and ___
- 23. – Liberty ___ (famous bell)
- 25. – July 4th is a federal ___
Down
- 1. – Famous NYC island for fireworks display
- 2. – U.S. president who authored the Declaration
- 4. – Founding ___ (group including Franklin, Adams, etc.)
- 5. – July 4th celebration drink, often bubbly
- 7. – Place where Declaration was signed (shortened city name)
- 8. – Colonial protest event involving tea
- 9. – Red, white, and ___
- 12. – “Land of the free, home of the ___”
- 13. – State where Mount Rushmore is located (abbr.)
- 16. – The colors of the American flag
- 20. – Document signed on July 4, 1776
- 21. – The national anthem is “The Star-Spangled ___”
- 24. – Type of barbecue food often eaten on July 4th
