MATAMU SOWEK: Celeb GOSSIP » Hollywood Celebrates the Fourth of July

Getting in the holiday spirit just like the rest of us, the stars immersed themselves in the many Independence Day happenings while also sending out well-wishing tweets to their legions of faithful followers on Monday (July 4).

As for the celebrity sightings, Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth, Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, Pink, Carey Hart, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck all ventured out with their little ones to catch local parades and firework displays.

Meanwhile, a bikini-clad LeAnn Rimes joined Eddie Cibrian for a beach bash while Bradley Cooper, Jessica Alba, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham all partied it up with their friends and loved ones.

Showing his Stateside pride, new dad Nick Cannon tossed on a chef's hat and apron as he served as 'Grill Master' at Nathan's famous 'Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest' held on Coney Island.

Not to be forgotten, Katy Perry and Sofia Vergara both tweeted pics of themselves in swimsuits as they soaked up the summertime sunshine on the commemorative day honoring the adoption of the Declaration of Independence back on July 4, 1776.

With a long list of stars offering their holiday regards to those who support their careers, some of the countless Fourth of July celebrity tweets are as follows:

Britney Spears
Happy happy 4th of July from Winnipeg!!! You ready for a very patriotic show Canada? -Britney

Rihanna
HAPPY July 4th to all!!! Have fun and be safe in all your celebratory activities!!! 1Love

Kim Kardashian
Happy 4th of July everyone!!!! Have fun today and be safe!!! Xoxo

Justin Bieber
Everyone have fun this holiday weekend. enjoy the fireworks and Bbq.

Lady Gaga
Happy 4th of July to my home! Be back soon to kiss you USA! Off to Singapore. Thank you to the 40,000 monsters who gathered to see our show.

Lauren Conrad
Happy 4th of July!!! Favorite day of the year! Let the games begin!

Sofia Vergara
Feliz 4th of July!!

Eva Longoria
Happy 4th of July United States!

Jennifer Lopez
Happy Independence Day! What are you doing today?

Jessica Alba
Happy 4th! -send pics of ur bbq's 2day n I'll RT best pics!

Adam Lambert
Happy 4th of July!!!

Justin Timberlake
Happy 4th everyone!

Nick Jonas
Happy fourth of July everyone! #America

Katy Perry
4th of July VIRGIN @marinasdiamonds Having a great time celebrating AMERICA!!

P!nk
my definition of freedom is knowing who you are, and then being it, no matter what any one else is doing. and naked dance parties, of course

Enjoy the pictures of the stars getting in the Fourth of July spirit!