A tell-tale sign of summer and one of the most fun days of the year is – without a doubt – Independence Day. Not only do we get to celebrate the history of our nation, but we also get to spend time enjoying summer with friends and family. When you love summer as much as I do, the 4th of July feels like one of those days where summer fun is at its peak. Hanging by the pool, on a lake, at the beach, at a park or in the backyard, firing up the grill and getting ready for fireworks – it really is the best. If you’re thinking this is the year to try something new or spice up your 4th of July just a bit, here are 30 ideas for ways to celebrate Independence Day.
30 Ways to Celebrate Independence Day
- Have a backyard BBQ
- Organize a neighborhood block party
- Set up a game of kickball at a local park
- Check out a 4th of July parade
- Watch the town fireworks
- Have a beach day
- Plan a picnic
- Go for a family bike ride
- Take the dog for a walk on a local trail
- Read the Declaration of Independence
- Visit a historical U.S. site
- Go to a national park
- Volunteer at a local non-profit
- Plant a tree
- Host a yard sale
- Have a pool party
- Rent a boat for the day
- March in a local parade
- Go to an outdoor concert
- Make ice cream
- Go see a summer blockbuster
- Have a traditional summer dinner of hamburgers, hot dogs and watermelon
- Get the whole family together to plant a garden
- Visit family
- Go on a road trip
- Break out the sidewalk chalk and let the kiddos draw a mural
- Have a water balloon fight
- Set up a sprinkler in the front yard and let the whole neighborhood play
- Have a grilled pizza party
- Just relax
How does your family celebrate Independence Day? Do you have any special traditions?
