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- 16 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture the 4th of July (1920s-1970s)</p>
<p>Matt Staff July 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM</p>
<p>Children ride decorated bicycles in a neighborhood parade, many wearing red, white, and blue outfits. Trees and houses with parked cars line the street on a sunny day.</p>
<p>Last on July 4, 2025 by Matt Staff</p>
<p>Long before there were modern fireworks shows as well as sprawling BBQs, the Fourth of July was widely celebrated with parades, picnics, and plenty of old-school charm. From the decade of the 1920s to the 1970s, families would gather around in small towns and big cities alike to collectively honor America's independence in style. Enjoy this nostalgic collection of vintage Fourth of July photos that will take you right back.</p>
<p>1. America's Bicentennial Celebration, July 4th, 1976</p>
<p>diosmioman/via reddit.com2. Bicentennial Parade, July 4th, 1976</p>
<p>insidiousinsidder/via reddit.com3. July 4th, tourists, 1970s</p>
<p>axlcobainvedder/via reddit.co4. Small town 4th of July Parade</p>
<p>mistermajik2000/via reddit.com5. A Fourth of July Parade out in Kentucky, 1970s</p>
<p>Screenshot6. Just a couple of grandparents trying to be patriotic, 1970s</p>
<p>yooojay/via reddit.com7. 4th of July Parade, Oklahoma, 1956</p>
<p>dhorlin/via reddit.co8. Coney Island, July 4th, 1970s</p>
<p>anonymous8919/via reddit.com9. Some lads hanging out on the 4th of July in Pennsylvania, 1970s</p>
<p>deleted8991/via reddit.co10. Nothing like a cold dip in the water on the fourth of July</p>
<p>deleted919/via reddit.com11. People gathered in Vale, Oregon on the fourth of July, 1940s</p>
<p>deleted8181/via reddit.com12. Kids joining a neighborhood 4th of July bike parade</p>
<p>anonymous8911/via reddit.com13. Celebrating the Fourth of July in Chicago</p>
<p>deleted8189/via reddit.com14. A Bicentennial Celebration in D.C. in the 1970s</p>
<p>Screenshot15. A Fourth of July celebration in South Carolina in 1939</p>
<p>gagator43/via reddit.com16. A happy Fourth of July moment from NYC in 1976</p>
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<p>These vintage photos remind us how timeless the spirit of Independence Day truly is. From parades to backyard cookouts, the 4th of July has always been a celebration of community, tradition, and freedom. If you enjoyed this glimpse into America's past, check out our other nostalgic collections like 35 Vintage Photos That Perfectly Capture 1975 or 17 Vintage Photos of Summer Neighborhood Block Parties (1940s-1990s).</p>
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