How to Celebrate the Fourth of July

Ever since that fantastic summer day on July 4, 1776, millions of Americans have been celebrating Independence Day. There are a ton of fun things to do for the holiday including BBQs, fireworks and parades. In this article, you will find helpful hints for how to make this Fourth of July the best!

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How to Celebrate the Fourth of July

1. Find a fireworks display. Fireworks go hand-in-hand with the traditional Fourth of July celebration. No matter where you live in the United States, there shouldl be a fireworks show near you. The most popular shows are the Macy's Fireworks Display in New York City and the celebration in Boston with the Boston Pops. You can visit http://www.fireworksguide.com/ to find shows in your area.

2. Attend a parade, which is another Fourth of July tradition. The largest parade in the United States is America's Independence Day Parade in Washington D.C. (http://www.july4thparade.com/). If you can't make it, check your local newspapers the week before the holiday to see what parades will be going on in your area.

3. Invite your friends and family over for a fantastic Independence Day BBQ! Stock up on hot dogs, potato chips, potato salad and cookies. Of course, if you want to step up your game, visit All Recipes (http://allrecipes.com/Info/Holidays/July-4th/Main.aspx) for some unique food that you can serve at your BBQ.

4. Visiting your local park is also a great way to celebrate the holiday. Bring your swimsuit, a cooler and a football for a fun game of touch football and have a picnic.

5. Play ball! If you're an avid sports fan, a great way to spend your Fourth of July is to attend a major league baseball or minor league baseball game. To see which teams are near by, visit MLB.com.

[ninman3]

on 7/4/2009 Reading something like this makes me feel like I have no common since.

[beyond]

on 7/1/2008 this makes me hungry for a BBQ cookout