Celebrating the Fourth around the U.S.
by Gudrun Enger, of Kitchen Gadget Girl
Last week, over at the Uptake Vacations Blog, Whit Honea and the team posted their favorite Independence Day photos – you can see some of them from Seattle, Idaho and Ohio.
Today, as I recover from a weekend of celebrating (fireworks on Friday, July 3rd, and a big BBQ on July 4th), the Attractions bloggers have been sending me their favorites from this weekend. Check out the variety and let us know how you celebrated this year. Did you have a special parade in your hometown? How about a fireworks display that seems to go on for hours? Or maybe a house or two that really got into the spirit decorating? Share your stories!
Molly is flag-happy over at The Bumbles Blog. Check out her Thursday Thirteen “Wave That Flag“. She also wrote about celebrating the 4th in Massachusetts.
Rowes Wharf Flag
Linda, at Minnemom, wrote about flag displays on Main Streets in many towns around the U.S.
Flags on Main Street
Over at Hole in the Donut, Barbara wrote about July 4th celebrations in Sarasota, Florida, including some great fireworks displays:
Mosaic of pyrotechnics, Sarasota, Florida
As part of State Park Sunday at Family Adventure Guidebooks, Bridget wrote about visiting Wilder Ranch State Park in California, and experiencing the 4th of July as pioneers did (including ice cream!)
Wilder Ranch Parade
Jody, at Iowa Geek, writes about how her family celebrated the 4th in the heartland, including BBQs, naps and fireworks. She also includes a brief history lesson at Celebrating our Independence.
Iowa Fireworks Collage
Shari, aka Crazedmommy, wrote about her experience with Friends, Family and Fireworks on the Fourth in sunny Florida, including the joy of purchasing fireworks with her husband.
Fireworks at home in Orlando
Carol made us all jealous with a wonderful post about a 4th of July date night in New York City. She brings back romance (with fireworks!)
Holding hands on 4th of July
And naturally, over at my food blog, I wrote about celebrating the 4th with food! Yumm, cherry pie!
Cherry Pie
All photos courtesy of Uptake Attractions bloggers, except the Sarasota fireworks photo, which is courtesy of Markus941.
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3 Responses
LOVE This!!! Can’t wait to dive into all the 4th of July goodness!!! Thanks for doing this!
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Wow…how wonderful! Great reading everyone’s experience in celebration! Loved the post!
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