4th of July: Do you celebrate America’s independence, or is it just an excuse to BBQ?

by Catch My Party Posted 2012/07/02 19:00:00

Related Topics: 4th of July, Independence Day, God, Family, Friends, Parties, Holidays, Party, Patriotism, Holiday, Country, America, Bbq, Birth, Grilling, Creative

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	God bless America!	120 votes	33%
	God bless the grill!	70 votes	19%
	It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!	174 votes	48%

July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. I can't think of a better reason for throwing a party than to celebrate the birth of our country with amazing friends and family, grilling fantastic food, on a warm summer day!

I’m always excited to see what creative ideas people come up with for their July 4th BBQs. Check out some of these great 4th of July parties! http://catchmyparty.com/parties/browse/4th-of-july

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KarenInKenoshaWisconsin 2012/07/02 21:24:22

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

I'm celebrating the Goddess Liberty on the 4th...and we're having BBQ!

http://www.circlesanctuary.or...

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KeeganTheAwesome 2012/07/02 21:08:33

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

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While America is a strong figure in both history and politics, it's become the laughing-stock of the world because of how close-minded many of its citizens are. I still like being an American, but at the same time, I don't.

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JohnT 2012/07/02 21:05:41

God bless the grill!

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As bad as things are we still love what our country once stood for. If we had some honest people in our State Government and Washington D.C.with things being accomplished for the good of the people and with the backing of most Americans we would have more to celebrate. I look at it as a good day to BBQ.

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♥•judy•♥ 2012/07/02 21:01:48

God bless America!

god bless and bless it well :) idc about the food as long as im with my family im great! we can have a good time with out the food and when 12:00 am comes thats when i pop my fireworks its a tradtion in my family to thank god for everything he has done to keep us safe!

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Alethia 2012/07/02 20:54:25

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

My independence is directly linked to America's independence.

It's great to be independent.

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ticlo7 2012/07/02 20:53:06

God bless America!

I don't even need to be American to know that everyone in America should celebrate their country. I hope you all enjoy your day!

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Airhead 2012/07/02 20:45:54

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

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Last year we marched and rallied in DC for the legalization of marijuana and I am thankful for living in a country that allows such a thing.

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Cal 2012/07/02 20:45:18

God bless America!

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aguster 2012/07/02 20:44:42

God bless America!

Vote out the traitors!

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me being me 2012/07/02 20:34:56

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

Both.

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zeldamaster17 2012/07/02 20:31:56
Muver 2012/07/02 20:31:50

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

Good day to grill, and spend time with family...

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Ron in Oregon 2012/07/02 20:30:03

God bless America!

My flag is waving in the breeze as it does every day of the year.

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tpops 2012/07/02 20:27:25

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

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We celebrate the birth of our nation and honor those who made it possible for each of us to be free. A little food does not detract from remembering what we are celebrating.

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Kyle 2012/07/02 20:26:23

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

I don't see why we can't enjoy both.

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GUY FAWKES 2012/07/02 20:23:24
MandaLynne 2012/07/02 20:21:26

God bless America!

I was raised to be very patriotic and we always remember the reasons for holidays, be they patriotic holidays or religious ones. We always have a prayer before eating that includes our thanksgiving for the holiday and the reasons for it.

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Julian 2012/07/02 20:20:12

God bless America!

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Like I need an excuse to BBQ.

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mal 2012/07/02 20:17:48

God bless America!

Now for the next tyrant,vote obama out.....

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Dagon 2012/07/02 20:17:02
MOMMA THOMAS 2012/07/02 20:10:45

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

ALWAYS GET TOGETHER WITH THREE OF HUSBAND'S OLD CHILDHOOD FRIENDS (VETERANS) AND OUR FAMILIES ONCE A YEAR ON THE FOURTH TO ENJOY OLD STORIES AND GREAT FOOD. ..GREAT GRANDMA

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Iamfree 2012/07/02 20:08:17

God bless America!

We line our walk with little flags, use fireworks and read over the Declaration of Independence every Independence Day.

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Ben cook 2012/07/02 20:02:05

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

It is a celebratration about the freedom of our country plus we can also have some good food

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JackoClubs 2012/07/02 20:00:47

God bless America!

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Actually, I meant to click "patriotism and good food", but God bless America!
My TEA Party group is in the local parade on Wed. morning, then my wife and I probably heading to my best friend's house for a cookout and fireworks. He's an ex-Marine, and is just as patriotic as I am, if not more.

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David 2012/07/02 20:00:36

God bless America!

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Take a few minutes on the fourth to read the Declaration of Independence!!

http://www.readthedeclaration...

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Fef to David 2012/07/03 06:52:17

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It only takes a few minutes to read the Declaration of Independence... compare that to the weeks of reading the new Affordable Care Act -- or any piece of legislation.

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Miriam ... to Fef 2012/07/03 11:11:57

You hit that on the head!

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Miriam ... to David 2012/07/03 11:11:25

Great idea! We take a vetern of WWll and Vietnam out for ice cream. We appreciate all of those who have fought for our freedoms.

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frank 2012/07/02 20:00:06

God bless America!

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It’s a time to celebrate the birth of America, may God keep her safe from enemies foreign and domestic, and forever my ole glory wave free.

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Pele Emerging 2012/07/02 19:55:00

It is a great day to celebrate patriotism and good food!

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My dad died on the 4th of July, so we celebrate and remember him, too.

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none 2012/07/02 19:53:00

God bless America!

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Our country and our independence first, food and beer second.

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Sam DePecan 2012/07/02 19:51:18

God bless America!

A Holiday celebrated in the middle of the week is NOT really much of a Holiday.

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Miriam ... to Sam DeP... 2012/07/03 11:13:20

This is a time to reflect on the birth of our nation. It is not about having a day off.

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Sam DeP... to Miriam ... 2012/07/03 15:29:22

Tell me about it. I am THE United States of America. LOL . . . . Anyway, my Paternal Side arrived here in 1729 and my Maternal Side arrived here in 1721; that's One-Half Century prior to the Convention of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia (Actually, it was around August/September of '74 when we sent them up there.) But one of my buddies on the Golf Course once told me that; "I don't mind telling you, Jack! You are NOT from the United States; you ARE THE United States of America!" . And I don't mind telling you; THAT just about sums it up. BTW, you can find me right here on the 'Net; I think it's somewhere around Pages 67-73; it varies from time-to-time; just see The Descendants of Jean Fruge (Pronounced Zjaun Froo-Jhay). Okay? "Let Ole Glory Fly!"

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rebeccasrevenge 2012/07/02 19:35:09
aguster to rebecca... 2012/07/02 20:42:38

You could have just stopped at "I don't think." You can BBQ, drink beer and watch fireworks in Cuba, Latin America, Greece...hell most other places. Maybe you would just be happier there. In your case, ignorance is bliss! Most people do care about the constitution and the LIVES of others. Millions have died for your ignorance, but hey if you think their lives don't matter than you really are a sad individual!

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rebecca... to aguster 2012/07/04 11:15:24

Thank you for your rave

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