Meridian Offices will be closed in observance and celebration of the Independence Day Holiday on Thursday, July 4th. All offices will be closed with the exception of the programs/departments with 24/7 service obligations.
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2024 is on Thursday, July 4.
Also, the Employee Engagement & Communication and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is sponsoring a 4th of July event to be held on Wednesday, July 3rd with a random drawing. Please see flyer below and attached for more details.
Please join in the celebration by wearing your red, white and blue on Wednesday!
