Decorate the house in red, white, and blue. Grab a few barbque essentials from the local store. Load up the kids and travel down to the marina for an awesome fireworks show. These are just a few of the things my family does to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Communities around the USA celebrate in all different ways. I did a search of some great events happening this year.

In Seward, Alaska there is a huge foot race at Mt. Marathon. Main street is completely blocked off to accommodate a very large crowd of race participants and onlookers. Hordes of vendors gather to sell their goods and the food is always plentiful.

Macy’s in New York City puts on a spectacular Fireworks display with over 120,000 burst of color to light up the skies. Can’t make it…Don’t worry NBC will give you front row seats at approx 9pm.

Boston Harborfest has historical tours, reenactments, and childrens’ activities. This years show ends with the best of the best chowder concoctions best known as Chowderfest.

New Orleans offers “Go 4th On The River” a great free show of fireworks over the Mississippi river. There’s also music and food.

Virginia celebrates our nation’s birthday with Fifes and Drums, militia parades, and Colonial Williamsburg’s famous Historic Area fireworks.

Austin, Texas has The Austin Symphony which entertains the people with Stars and Stripes Forever, and other favorites. Grab a blanket and food and come prepared for fun.

These are just a few of the happenings around town this Fourth of July. Share with us your plans or the traditions of your hometown. Have a wonderful and fun filled family day!

~Amanda, Sygnet Creations