Fourth of July Around the World!

U.S. Department of State sent this bulletin at 07/03/2023 04:01 PM EDT

Special Edition: Fourth of July 2023

An image with the U.S. flag and fireworks, and the words "Happy Fourth of July".

Happy Fourth of July, everyone!

This week, we are showing you how some of our Embassies and Consulates around the world have marked U.S. Independence Day. Enjoy!

London, United Kingdom

Three women in long dresses (in pale shades of red, white, and blue) stand on a stage in front of a large outdoor crowd.

"What an incredible Independence Day celebration we had last night! Thank you to all of our guests: your presence is the embodiment of the powerful connection between our two countries," Ambassador Jane Hartley on Twitter.

Suva, Fiji

Ambassador Damour smiles while walking with Prime Minister Rabuka to the Independence Day event with attendees smiling beside them.

"Wonderful to celebrate our shared history last night at @USEmbassySuva ahead of #July4th next week! Our #USwithFiji partnership rests on the strong foundation that we’ve built over decades of friendship between our peoples, as neighbors, even as family. Vinaka vakalevu to all who joined us!" Ambassador Marie Damour on Twitter.

Montevideo, Uruguay

Five musicians perform on a stage under a white tent, with a large flag of the United States above them.

Compartimos algunas fotos más de nuestro festejo del #DíaDeLaIndependencia, ayer en la Residencia de la Embajadora de los Estados Unidos en Uruguay, Heide Fulton y más de 500 invitados!
We shared more photos of our #IndependenceDay celebration which took place yesterday at the Residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay Heide Fulton, with more than 500 guests!

Check out the photo album of the festivities, and this Instagram reel capturing some of the fun. Follow @usembassyMVD for more.

Bangkok, Thailand

People perform music on stage. In the background, a sign notes the 247th anniversary of US independence.

เป็นค่ำคืนที่น่าประทับใจมากครับ! ขอขอบคุณชาวไทยและผู้แทนทางการทูตจากประเทศต่าง ๆ ที่มาร่วมงานเลี้ยงรับรองเพื่อฉลองโอกาสครบรอบ 247 ปีการประกาศอิสรภาพสหรัฐฯ และขอบคุณโรงแรม ดิ แอทธินี โฮเทล แบงค็อก @theatheneehotel สำหรับสถานที่ครับ มิตรภาพของเราในไทยจะยิ่งแน่นแฟ้นกว่าที่แล้วมา #190ThaiUS

"Wonderful night with the Thai and diplomatic communities celebrating the 247th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Thanks to all who joined us and to @theatheneehotel for hosting us. Our friendships in Thailand are stronger than ever," Ambassador Robert F. Godec on Twitter. #190ThaiUS

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

A large group of musicians, including a woman in a floral dress, perform on stage.

A l’occasion de la 247ème fête de l’indépendance des Etats-Unis d’Amérique, Kinshasa a savouré une excellente escapade ce soir! Le talentueux groupe américain Opius Blis s’est produit au côté de l’artiste Fred Kabeya et la chorale de CALI ce soir, pour la première fois en RDC, afin de rapprocher nos cultures, et de célébrer nos victoires communes ! Ensemble, nous avons célébré l’Amérique en RDC à travers le langage universel de la musique.

On the occasion of the 247th Independence Day of the United States of America, Kinshasa enjoyed an excellent celebration tonight! The talented American group Opius Blis performed alongside artist Fred Kabeya and the CALI choir tonight, for the first time in the DRC, in order to bring our cultures closer together, and to celebrate our common victories! Together we celebrated America in the DRC through the universal language of music. Watch the video on Twitter.