Titch,
Independence Day is a celebration of declaring our separation from a tyrannical monarchy who tried to rule and tax the people of this great nation.
Although many think it is the day (July 4th, 1776) we achieved or freedom, it was not; it was the day that we declared our independence from English rule and taxation without representation. The Revolutionary War did not end until September 3rd, 1783.
The food for the day is an extravaganza and includes a wide variety of fare as Smoke Ninja indicated. Simple and abundant meats ranging from burgers, dogs, sausages, chicken, steak, as well as whole roasted pigs. Basically anything goes and there are an abundance of items to choose from...
Typically it is a gathering of family and friends who all bring something to share. There is much to choose from and usually there are many leftovers that in turn are divided up and taken home for the next day's lunch/dinner.
Think of it as a summer picnic gone wild... LOL
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