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Mr. Werick

On the subject of the first Independence Day celebration, John Adams wrote:

I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.  It ought to be solemnized by pomp and parade, with shows games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.

What Mr. Adams called "illuminations" are still the most popular way to celebrate the 4th of July.  Do you know what we call "illuminations"

today?  (Hint:  rhymes with "choir-lurks")

Have a safe and happy 4th and a great summer!