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Step 1
Check you newspaper and Chamber of Commerce website for events. Mot towns have parades, festivals, and/or firework shows. Looking for something a little different? Chseck small towns nearby if you live in a bog city. You will have smaller crowds to deal with and less stress.
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Step 2
Make sure you take sunscreen, snacks, plenty of water and a wagon for supplies and small children. You might also want a blanket, insect spray and lawn chairs if you are staying for the fireworks, (and why wouldn't you?) If you have small children, you might also consider everyone wearing the same brightly colored hat or t-shirt. It will be easier to stay together in a crowd. Designate a meeting place that even the smallest child can tell someone if one of you gets seperated from the group.
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Step 3
Leave pets at home. There will be other dogs to worry about, big crowds, and loud noises. Why subject a pet to the stress? Take them out another day.
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Step 4
If you are planning a cookout at the park, get there early. Don't forget charcoal, lighter fluid, matches, and if you live in Texas at least, Raid for the trash cans. (Bees are aweful and they gather around trash cans in swarms)
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Step 5
Find your spot for the foreworks show at least an hour before dusk. bring books or small games for the kids so they will have somthing to do before the show starts.
