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People are celebrating the 4th of July 2020 through memes about everything from barbecues to fireworks to politics to the history of the holiday.

4th of July is going to be an absolute movie this year pic.twitter.com/vYB6vkqdxa

— lilsamsquanch (@lilsamsquanch66) July 1, 2020

History memes dive into the events that led up to the signing of the Declaration Of Independence in 1776.

Happy 4th of July, Americans! from HistoryMemes

With the COVID-19 pandemic, this Fourth Of July will be like no other in recent history. Many 4th of July 2020 memes urge people to practice social distancing and wear masks while others are declaring that the holiday has been canceled.

Please stay in and stay safe this 4th of July weekend… pic.twitter.com/bvqqLVJxZt

— Frank Marshall (@LeDoctor) June 30, 2020

tips for having a great fourth of july:
1. wear a mask

— Betches (@betchesluvthis) June 30, 2020

Some memes explore the mixed feelings people have about celebrating patriotism in a country that has a legacy of racism and oppression of marginalized people. Recent uprisings and protests against police brutality and racism, as well as other present inequalities that have been exacerbated by the pandemic, have highlighted injustice in the U.S., causing some people to rethink their patriotic festivities.

Someone telling me about their 4th of July plans pic.twitter.com/cVRqgvu5Uo

— Friday Beers (@Friday_Beers) June 30, 2020

While many big fireworks shows have been canceled, there has been a significant rise in the number of illegal fireworks being set off in cities. While psy-op conspiracy theories about the source of the fireworks have died down somewhat, memes about 4th of July fireworks highlight the pros and cons of pyrotechnic displays.

Can someone explain why the fireworks start over a week before the actual 4th of July? Are people that impatient? from memes

All the good boys and girls celebrating the cancellation of 4th July fireworks… pic.twitter.com/apIkbUFHST

— F For Effort (@FForEffort1) June 29, 2020