The Fourth of July, Independence Day in the United States, is a time of public celebration and spectacle. In particular, it occasions the public display of values central to the nation: history, citizenship, unity, etc. Display, of course, depends on spectating; performance is for the benefit of an audience. Below are some historical images related to audiences at the Fourth of July celebrations.
Fire Balloons and Fireworks
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| Raising a Fire Balloon, 1871 |
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| The Illumination of Union Square, New York, 1876 |
Speeches and Dedications
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| Fourth of July in the Country, 1867 |
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| Fourth of July Celebration, Woodstock, CT, 1870 |
Parades
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| Parade, New York City, 1834 |
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| Centennial Parade, Philadelphia, 1876 |
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| Parade, Nome, Alaska, 1916 |
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| Parade, Watertown, Wisconsin, 1941 |
Horse Shows
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| Military Horsemanship Show, Tacoma, WA, 1918 |
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| Horse Show, July 4th, 1914, Rock Creek Park, WA |
Games and Contests
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| July 4th Tug of War, Skagway, Alaska, circa 1910 |
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| July 4th Chariot Race, Skagway, Alaska, circa 1910 |
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Fourth of July Carnival, Vale, Oregon, 1941
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| Fourth of July Beauty Contest, Salisbury, MD, 1940 |
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