July 4th is for fireworks, BBQs, family and friends. Make sure it's extra special with 4 big ideas that will keep everyone happy all day long.
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Use your mid-week day off and take a day trip. If you live near a beach, that's a no-brainer, but even if you don't, there are other options. Celebrate the meaning of the day and visit a National Park. Many people don't realize how many there are, or how diverse their offerings. Ranging from historical monuments to natural wonders, many National Parks have special activities on July 4th, so it's worth clicking here to find out what's near you.
Or if you're looking for a different kind of adventure, head on over to a local amusement park. We were lucky enough to try the Twisted Cyclone, a new roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. It drops you ten stories, flips you upside down three times and twists you through a 360-degree zero gravity roll. It was the ultimate thrill. But if you don't live near Atlanta, there's new rides at all Six Flags locations and lots of adrenaline-rushing fun to be had at parks all over the country.
If you are hosting a party or going to one, you can bring the traditional flag cake or top a blueberry/strawberry fruit salad with whipped cream. But if you really want to show off your patriotic spirit, prep something more interesting, like a grilled potato salad that uses a combo of red, white and blue potatoes. Or a plate of nachos that are red (chopped tomatoes, red beans, salsa) and white (sour cream & any white cheese you prefer, such as Monterey jack, cotijo or queso blanco) on top of blue corn tortillas.
Make sure the cocktails are also July 4th appropriate by mixing a red, white & blue signature drink.
Every year, on July 4th, we forget how late the fireworks start and how restless the kids get. Not this year! Classic games, like Jenga, Connect 4, Dominos, Yard Dice, Chess & Cards, now come in giant sizes, made to be played outside. Jenga reaches over 5' tall and Connect 4 is over 3' wide. Pair that with Corn Hole or outdoor bowling, and you'll have the perfect bit of nostalgia to keep young - and old - happy.
As the sky gets dark, many people pull out glow sticks to light the night. But these one-time-use plastics are not great for the environment and fade out quickly. This year, try something more impressive - with an easy DIY glow project. You can make Glowing Bubbles by mixing bubble solution with washable glow paint or glow-in-the-dark solution.
And for the best way to decorate the yard, spray rocks with glow-in-the-dark spray paint. This will make Glow-In-The Dark Pebbles that you can lay out in a pattern in your yard or a path down your walkway. The surprise will appear right before you head out to the fireworks.
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We'll be shooting off fireworks at home. :)
I have to work on July 4th, though spending the day with family would be my preference.
We leave for NYC the next day so we are keeping it simple. Our town allows fireworks so we put on a good show just in our neighborhood and end up house hopping with neighbors
Generally, we stick close to home for the 4th to avoid traffic and unsafe drivers on the road.
Take the grandkids to the fireworks display the town puts on. Fishing at the town lake and BBQ before the display.
ill go to narragansett beach and hang with my family
Always celebrate our great nation with a family cook-out and sometimes fireworks. It's just nice to get together and share a meal. Lots of outdoor games are played!!
Pool Party!!
Not sure what if anything we are doing
With family and friends, , relaxing , good food, drinks pool side . Being very thank ful
I'm celebrating Fourth of July at my house with my family and having a big ol? BBQ! My bro will be on the grill and everyone will be something for everyone! And we will be making some Fourth of July colored theme drinks and desserts!! And the. We will take our lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the firework show!
My husband, our 3 year old daughter and I are going to set off a few fireworks and have some hotdogs and hamburgers! Just a small family thing.
We have different community gathering and fun for all ages to enjoy.
Family bbq, fireworks out on the water and fun!
We always spend the 4th on the river or the lake. This year we still haven't decided which one we will be heading too