<P> Music is an important part of several American holidays, especially playing a major part in the wintertime celebration of Christmas . Music of the holiday includes both religious songs like "O Holy Night" and secular songs like "Jingle Bells". Patriotic songs like the national anthem, "The Star - Spangled Banner", are a major part of Independence Day celebrations . Music also plays a role at many regional holidays that are not celebrated nationwide, most famously Mardi Gras, a music and dance parade and festival in New Orleans, Louisiana . </P> <P> The United States is home to numerous music festivals, which showcase styles ranging from the blues and jazz to indie rock and heavy metal . Some music festivals are strictly local in scope, including few or no performers with a national reputation, and are generally operated by local promoters . The large recording companies operate their own music festivals, such as Lollapalooza and Ozzfest, which draw huge crowds . </P>

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