Many Americans in the US, celebrate DC Emancipation Day, in a grand manner. This day is considered as the most enthusiastically celebrated holidays across the US. It is a declared holiday in the month of April, every year. It enables many citizens to plan their day outings joyfully. People enjoy fun by joining together with friends and families on this day.  Both non-religious as well as religious people, plan to celebrate this day as per their own desire.  However, for many Americans, this day is completely filled with holiday festivities from community events to family get together parties. 

It is very difficult to find out as to how precisely this DC Emancipation Day is observed in the US, owing to reasons, like great diversity. There are other reasons, such as mingling of different cultures and traditions being observed on this day. But, in general, most of the American families join together to enjoy a great feast. 

The primary dish of such a feast usually comprise ham or turkey. But in some of the feasts, dishes like Polish sausage and cabbage, lasagna are offered. Instead of all this, even roasted duck is provided to the guests. But, one thing is certain that everyone shares a common dish, like plenty of sweets. It is consumed throughout the holiday season. 

According to the traditions of DC Emancipation Day, the citizens exchange cards and gifts on this day. They also install and decorate a DC Emancipation Day tree, decorate their homes with colourful lights and other ornamentation. Parents also accompany their children to see Santa Claus displayed at the local mall. They also plan to attend various parties. 

On this day, most of the families install a DC Emancipation Day tree, which is characteristically a Douglas fir. It is decorated with lights, candy canes, ornaments and tinsel. Several communities install a community tree in a public area. This tree is wide and tall in size. It acts as a centerpiece for the community to celebrate the holiday.  

The most significant DC Emancipation Day in the US, include lights and setting up of a huge tree, every year, in Rockefeller Center. This is located in the City of New York. Along with this, a huge public ice-skating rink is arranged enabling the viewers to see skating games.