How to Find Fourth of July Festivals

The Fourth of July is much more than our nation's birthday. It's quite easily one of the biggest barbecue days of the year, as well as a time for celebration and fireworks. If you have grown tired of your annual backyard cookout, you may wish to venture out and find a Fourth of July festival in your area. Learn how to scope out the best festivals you can find.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access
• Local newspaper
• Bulletin board at a library or food store
• Advice from others

1. Perform a Google search. Enter your city name and something like "Fourth of July festival." You should be able to pull up a whole bunch of events in your area.

2. Visit your town's travel bureau website. You can often find detailed calendars with holiday celebration information. A quick dial to your county's chamber of commerce or visitor's bureau can provide you with plenty of information.

3. Ask around. Ask the cashier at the supermarket and your next-door neighbor. Tell them you're looking for a fun, unique Fourth of July festival and get their advice.

4. Check out community bulletin boards at your local library, town hall or supermarket. You are bound to find Fourth of July festivals and events.

5. Set out to look for one. Head down to your neighborhood hub and look for street festivals and farmer's markets.

6. Sign up for a community newsletter or travel brochure. You can often sign up via email in order to receive special listings.

Tips & Warnings

• Plan ahead. You always want to find out about parking fees, policies on alcoholic beverages and costs of tickets.

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[MidniteWriter]

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