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Featured 4th Of July Ideas Article
Fantastic 4th of July Family Fun – Game and Activity Ideas
By Leslie BlumensteinJuly 4th is just around the corner and that means it is time to celebrate America's Independence! The 4th of July is a day for great food, having fun with family and friends, and of course fireworks! As you plan your holiday get together, here are some game and activity ideas for your fantastic celebration. 4th of July Scavenger Hunt Make a list of 10 items that are Independence Day related (think Stars and Stripes). Give the list to each child with a bag to collect the items. Whoever collects all the items first wins! Suggested items: a star, a flag, a red, white or blue clothing item, a holiday plate or napkin, something with a President's image on it, a striped item of clothing etc. Before the ...
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Independence Day – Fun Facts, History & Trivia about the 4th of July
On July the 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress. Thereafter, the 13 colonies embarked on the road to freedom as ...
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Print At Home – Invitations, Greeting Cards And More!
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Patriotic Decorations
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Outdoor BBQ Decoration Ideas
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Summer Party Themes
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Spectacular 4th of July BBQ
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Free Kids Activity Summer Memory Book
Summer vacation is filled with so many fun things to do and experience. Help your kids create a keepsake of all their favorite summer memories by printing out ... -
4th of July Kids Games
Summer fun is in full swing by the time 4th of July rolls around. It's the perfect holiday for some outdoor games. Our party experts have some great ... -
Indoor Summer Actvities And Crafts – Rainy Day Relief
When summer fun gets a dampened by a little (or a lot) of rain, it's good to have a good bag of tricks to pull from to keep ... -
Summer Fun! 5 Ways to Make Your Backyard More Fun
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Fourth of July Parade – Neighborhood Parade Planning Tips
Who doesn't love a parade? This Fourth of July plan a fun neighborhood parade. You can get everyone involved, young and old. Our party experts have put together ... -
4th of July Neighborhood Block Party
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Perfect Picnic – Helpful Tips
A picnic really is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors. With great food, beautiful scenery, and a blanket to stretch out on, it's a very relaxing way ... -
I’m Bored! Summer Boredom Cure Kids Crafts
As summer makes approaches, you'll want to load up on great summertime crafts for the kids to do so you don't have to hear, "I'm bored!" for weeks ... -
Work Hard, Play Hard! Great Outdoor Adult Games
We work hard during the week, the weekends are when we get to play. When you have your next get together with your friends and family, incorporate some ... -
Classic Kids Party Games
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Summer Appetizers – Delicious Recipe Ideas
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Cooking With Beer – Great Recipes Using Your Favorite Brew
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Creative And Delicious Watermelon Recipes
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Kids Party Drinks – Delicious Mocktails For Any Occasion
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Great Grilling Recipes
Since Grilling Season is officially in full swing, we've been looking for some fresh ideas to help you create a great grilling party menu. We found 7 great ... -
Grilling Sauces – Beyond BBQ Sauce
Finding that perfect sauce to top your favorite grilled foods can make a great bbq a fantastic one. Whether you like spicy or subtle, our party experts have ... -
S’mores – Gimmie Some More S’mores Recipes
With summertime upon us we can look forward to enjoy warm nights and family gatherings. Many of those gatherings may involve sitting in the great outdoors around a ... -
Picnic Dessert and Drink Ideas
Spending time outdoors to enjoy the wonderful weather of spring and summer means you are going to need some fantastic picnic desserts and drinks to enjoy. Our party ... -
Perfect Picnic Recipes
So you planned the perfect picnic but now you need a little inspiration for the menu. Have no fear, our party experts are here! We've found ... -
Sweet Patriotic Indulgence
As you get ready for Fourth of July this year, you'll definitely need a little sweet patriotic indulgence to serve your guests. Our party experts found some great 4th of July ...
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Let Freedom Ring! 4th of July Party Favors
Let freedom ring! Having a 4th of July gathering is something many look forward to all summer long. It's a day to be thankful for all the freedoms ...
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Printable Greeting Cards
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Best Summer Songs – A Soundtrack For Sunshine
Summer just isn't complete without great music. Whether you are driving down the road with the windows down doing signing along with friends or hang out by the ... -
Firework Safety – Tips For Keeping Your 4th of July Safe
The Fourth of July is one of the best summer holidays. It's always filled with lots of good food, friends and plenty of fireworks. When dealing with fireworks, ... -
Flag Flying Etiquette – U.S. Flag Flying Tips
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Reasons to Celebrate
- November 26, Thanksgiving
- November 27, Eid-al-Adha
- December 7, Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
- December 18, Islamic New Year (Al-Hijra / Muharram)
- December 21, Winter Solstice
- December 12-19, Hanukkah
- December 24, Christmas Eve
- December 25, Christmas Day
- December 26-January 1, Kwanzaa
- December 26, Boxing Day
- December 31, New Year's Eve
4th of July Fun Facts
- Independence Day was first celebrated in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.
- Independence Day commemorates the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
- The 4th of July was not declared a national holiday until 1941.
- he American national anthem, the "Star-Spangled Banner," is set to the tune of an English drinking song ("To Anacreon in Heaven").
- On July 4th, 1884 the Statue of Liberty was given to the United States as a gift.
- The iron framework of the Statue of Liberty was devised by French engineer Alexandre-Gustave Eiffel, who also built the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
- The US flag has 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies (7 red and 6 white). In the upper left corner is a navy blue field with 50 white stars that represents the states.
- Betsy Ross, according to legend, sewed the first American flag in May or June 1776, as commissioned by the Congressional Committee.
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