Trivia: Which Fourth of July tradition began in 1777 in Philadelphia?
Fireworks
March to Congress
Cookouts
Ringing the Liberty Bell
The correct answer is Fireworks
So why is this answer correct? : The first fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day happened in 1777, the year after the Declaration of Independence was signed. Philadelphia hosted the very first organized Fourth of July holiday celebration. Once evening fell, 13 rockets were launched to honor the 13 colonies, and then there was a fireworks show that ended with another 13 rockets.