Category: 4th of July

Over 3 Million SoCal Residents Traveling This Weekend: Auto Club

LOS ANGELES—As the Independence Day weekend approaches, southland freeways and airports started getting a lot busier Thursday with millions of residents traveling. For many, it is the first time they will hit the road in nearly two years. The Automobile Club of Southern California estimates nearly 3.3 million Southern California residents will be traveling for…


How to Keep Your Pets Calm and Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks Shows

By Mary Ramsey From The Charlotte Observer Fireworks shows are a summer staple, especially on and around the Fourth of July, but they can also be a source of anxiety for pets and their owners. In addition to the fireworks themselves posing a potential danger to animals, the loud noises, bright lights and strong smells…


Fourth of July Cake Pops Make a Sweet Ending for Your Celebration

Fourth of July is the perfect time to fire up the grill, wear your favorite patriotic clothes and watch some celebratory fireworks. This year, the best way to make your Fourth of July menu festive and fantastic is by making these red, white and blue cake pops. If, for some reason, you don’t make it to the fireworks this…


Red, White and Blue Chocolate Bark for the Fourth of July

How do you plan to celebrate your Fourth of July weekend? Heating up the grill with family in your backyard or at your local park? At the beach stuffing your face with hot dogs and burgers before taking in a fireworks show? No matter where you picnic or what you throw on the grill, there’s one easy, sweet treat that will make you feel…


Pretty and Patriotic Styles

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service While I have many favorite color combinations, red, white and blue is right near the top year-round! That is one reason I get so excited during the summer months when it comes to the forefront of my shop. While in the other months I try to stay away…


Celebrating the Fourth: How and Why Americans Celebrate Life, Liberty and a Powerful History

July 4th independence day, behind the hot dogs and fireworks so much creativity goes into the celebrations that we get to sit back and enjoy. So to give you a sneak peek into that energy and expertise, we spoke to people across the country to show you some of the amazing ways people celebrate life,…


4th of July Quiz


John Trumbull: Capturing our Revolutionary Origins

July 4, 1776: The Declaration of Independence is signed, and the United States of America emerges as a free and independent country after years of conflict and turmoil. The birth of the American nation also heralded a new chapter in world history. These facts are rooted firmly in American history and inform our culture and…


Three Films for 4th of July: Classic Movies That Celebrate America

The classic films from the Golden Age of Hollywood are noted for their glamour, black-and-white cinematography, and wholesomeness. Movies made during the 1930s to the ’50s share another feature: patriotism. The flag-waving was not just restricted to propaganda movies made during World War II. From the mid-1930s onward, films took every opportunity to promote the…