Jul 03, 2026
Happy Fourth of July 2026!
Fourth of July 2026: Celebrating 250 years of the USA
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About the Fourth of July Doodle
Happy Fourth of July! This Doodle celebrates 250 years of the USA. On July Fourth, Americans gather with friends and family for backyard barbecues, lively parades, and stellar fireworks shows. Today’s artwork shows a video of the American flag waving and confetti sprinkled within the Google logo.
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