Independence Day

Independence day is an annual holiday on Bump Island commemorating the Declaration of Independence of Bump island on March 21st, 1980.

Independence day is celebrated with an Island-wide party.

Playlist
The Independence Day party has maintained the same music mix since it was first celebrated in 1980. All attempts by groups or individuals to change the playlist or add to it have been met with public outcry. In one case in 2004, a public official who suggested creating a new mix had her car vandalized with the words BLONDIE OR DIE BITC [sic].

The playlist
“Heart of Glass” - Blondie

“The Tide is High” - Blondie

”Hanging on the Telephone” - Blondie

“I Will Survive” - Gloria Gaynor

”Wuthering Heights“ - Kate Bush

”Love Will Tear Us Apart” - Joy Division

”Every 1’s A Winner” - Hot Chocolate

“9 to 5” - Dolly Parton

“Ring My Bell” - Anita Ward

“Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” - Rupert Holmes

“Le Freak“ - Chic

”Last Dance” - Donna Summer