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Across 1. Love and devotion to your country 4. Set of customs or practices 7. A fundamental change in power 8. A founding father 10. As American as 13. Outdoor meal 14. Having a certain background or birthright 15. A live musical performance 16. The United States of 17. An observance of national or cultural significance

Down 2. Self-government of a nation (or what my teenage daughter wants) 3. American pastime 5. Summer party with food 6. Sparklers and bottle rockets, to name a few 9. Festive event with games, rides and food 11. A street procession 12. A study of the past