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Old Jun 18, 2019 | 9:17 pm
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Oslo, Norway
Norway is home to the American Coordinating Council of Norway (ACCN), which is intended to "further American-Norwegian relations," so it's no surprise that the country has its own festivities to celebrate America's Independence Day. This Fourth of July marks the 31st annual American Independence Day festivities in Oslo,
London, England
Celebrate the Fourth of July in true patriotic style in London (yes, we understand the irony of that). Visit Benjamin Franklin's former home, where he lived for 16 years between 1757 and 1775. There will be a lunchtime party featuring glasses of champagne and cake to mark the holiday,
New Ross, Ireland
The town of New Ross, located in southeast Ireland, hosts a yearly Irish America day to celebrate the Fourth of July. This year's event will begin with "a reading of the Declaration of Independence" and will include a Boston Tea Party re-enactment, BBQs at several local establishments, and a giant fireworks display,
Rebild, Denmark
The city of Rebild in Denmark has been celebrating the Fourth of July since 1912, and since then, thousands of people have attended Independence Day festivities in the city. The celebration is meant to be "a token of gratitude toward the country that greeted more than 300,000 Danish immigrants with open arms,"
Singapore
If you're going to be spending the Fourth of July in Shanghai, China — a city filled with American expats — you may want to pack your cowboy boots. The mega-metropolis has been known to celebrate Fourth of July with Texan-themed festivities
Sydney
the Sydney Expat Americans throw what the group claims to be the largest Fourth of July American Independence Day Party in the Southern Hemisphere.
Paris
Paris enjoys celebrating its American expats. If you don't attend the Independence Day Summer Party hosted by Expats Paris (the event announcement encourages attendees to "throw on your best American flag-inspired outfit" for some "stellar drinks and free finger food"), try visiting Harry's New York Bar.
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Originally Posted by DragonSoul
Why would, say, the UK hold fireworks for US Independence Day?
Believe it or not, people actually move around the world.

Originally Posted by DragonSoul
Conversely, does the US hold fireworks to celebrate China National Day on October 1st?
You mean like the celebration in Chicago? Don't know if they have fireworks.


Upcoming National Day celebrated in Chinatown of Chicago

Or NY Chinatown and the Empire State Building?


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