4 July Independence day There are no ceremonies of public flag hoisting functions. The schools, Educational Institute are closed for summer Holidays .It is not compulsory or obligatory for Govt employees to be present at the work place, USA Flags fly at all places on cars, private houses, malls and Govt Buildings. There are no restrictions on flag hoisting., People are attired with USA flag printed and ties are very prominent in the display of flag in sigma. The Independence Day being a Saturday, which is a public holiday, Friday is compensatory off Hence it is a long week end. People are at home celebrating the joys of Independence Day .Most of the stores are closed for the day, except for a few exceptions of food stalls. Most of the counties have spectacular fire displays. There is strict care , protection with police presence, ambulances and fire engines, The roads are cordoned off and residents bring their own chairs. The address by the President followed by State dinner is a key function, This does not make the USA citizens less patriotic There is absolutely no comparison of Independence Day observation and celebrations in India. The TV or the electronic media does not go ga, ga over the Independence Day, nor the politicians resort to fiery speeches or promises, plans and welfare schemes. For all practical purposes, it is a holiday, spent on get together at home and community. It is believed that the liquor stores do brisk business and few eateries as well .The parks are usually full on the day Citizens are proud of the Nation , but are not called physically to demonstrate their sense of patriotism in anyway
Nelson Lopes Chinchinim