Wilton celebrates the 249th American Independence Day with a spectacular fireworks show. Thousands of people join in the celebration.

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.