4th of July American Celebration

Posted by Sally Odum Jul 2, 2006

4th of July Celebrations

4th of July or Independence Day in the United States is "a federal holiday celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain." (Wikipedia) Patriotic displays, picnics, parades, fireworks shows, and musical concerts will be the order of the day.

Stone Mountain Georgia Laser Light Show

Busch Gardens Europe Fireworks Extravaganza, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Stars and Stripes Explosion, Virginia Beach, VA. Symphony music and the annual oceanfront fireworks extravaganza, launched from a barge off of 20th Street. This fireworks presentation may be viewed anywhere along the boardwalk at the conclusion of the concert (9:30pm).

Raleigh, NC State Fairgrounds - All day activities and one of the state's largest fireworks displays.

Have your own celebration with fireworks and barbecues by incorporating some great tasting, healthy recipes from Suite101.com Food & Drink writers:

Check out Suite101's RecipesColumnist Michael Vyskocil's Article, 4th of July Cookoutfor recipes for classic hamburgers, tomato vinaigrette, and blueberry-cherry brown betty! Also see Grilled Corn for another cookout favorite.

Pair it up with Suite 101's Seasonal Cooking Food Columnist, Devorah Stone's, Summer Salads or Potato Salad and Rolls.

Are you in the mood for real Southern cookin'? Try Cyndi Allison's (Southern Cuisine) recipe for Southern Pan Fried Potatoes.

Are you hungry yet? I know I am!