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PG10 FREEDOM |Saturday, July 2,2022 Tips for hosting a fun Why isn’t July 2 Fourth of July party a= the day to celebrate The Fourth of July is a day to ing sure such foods and beverages professionals. Hosts should not celebrate in the United States. Much about July makes the fourth day of the month the ideal time are served alongside more experi- mental fare won’t disappoint tra- ditionalists, and those looking for succumb to pressure, real or per- ceived, to supply fireworks at their Fourth of July parties. Fireworks American to celebrate. School is out, the weather is warm and the generally relaxed attitude of summer has something beyond the norm won’t be disappointed, either. + Embrace the red, white and can lead to injuries and accidents and are best left to the profession- als who put on community fire- independence? typically set in by the first week blue. When decorating, opt for works shows. Discourage guests of July. red, white and blue decorations. from bringing their own fireworks The Declaration of Independence and July Fourth are indel- People tasked with hosting This gives the party a distinctly by making it known they will be ibly linked. But you may need to be an American history buff Fourth of July festivities may Fourth of July feel. Red, white and asked to leave the party if they do. not feel the same pressure when blue napkins and tablecloths are « Arrange transportation home to know that the link is less direct than it may seem. The Con- hosting such gatherings that they readily available come July, and for guests. To make sure everyone tinental Congress declared American independence on July 2, would when hosting more formal hosts with a gift for crafts can even gets home safe and sound, arrange even though the final wording of the Declaration of Indepen- affairs. The relaxed nature of sum- create their own decorations to use in advance for some guests to dence had yet to be approved. That approval came two days mer often pervades Fourth of July year after year. serve as designated drivers. Hosts later, which is why American independence is celebrated on festivities, but hosts can still take a + Prepare to entertain, Unlike also should abstain from consum- July 4. Furthermore, the Declaration of Independence now on crash course in summer hosting to holiday season gatherings that typ- ing alcohol during the party so display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., was not ensure everyone has a good time. ically begin in the evening, Fourth they can get people home safe if signed on July 4. The signatures on that document, which have * Don’t try to break the mold. of July parties tend to begin in necessary. Keep a list of local taxi been a source of pride for descendants of the signers for cen- Some hosts may be tempted to the afternoon and extend into the company phone numbers on hand turies, were written on August 2, a full month after the Con- think outside the box in regard to night. That means hosts must not and encourage guests who plan to gress declared its independence from Great Britain. And in a the foods and beverages they'll just feed their guests, but entertain consume alcohol to use rideshar- reflection of life in the 18th century, Great Britain did not even serve at their Fourth of July par- them as well. Since Fourth of July ing apps to get to and from the ties. While hosts can still experi- parties tend to take place outdoors, receive the declaration until November of 1776. party. ment and serve new foods and plan lots of backyard games, such Fourth of July festivities typi- creative cocktails at their parties, as badminton, bocce, Wiffle ball, cally are less formal than other many guests will be anticipating horseshoes, and more. Hosts with celebrations, but hosts still must some Fourth of July staples, such swimming pools should have pool plan their parties to ensure every- as grilled hot dogs and hamburgers. games readily available as well. one has a fun, safe Independence and cold beer and lemonade. Mak- * Leave the fireworks to the Day. oud Tan Sport Bikes Are Coming Soon! ELK CITY POWERSPORTS 1303 E 7th Street Elk City, Ok 73644