Beyond the Barbecues: Unique Ways to Celebrate the Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a day filled with patriotic celebrations and traditions. But who says we can't have a little fun and put a spin on things?
Let's explore some alternative, fun ways to celebrate Independence Day that will have you laughing all the way to the fireworks!
Patriotic Pizzazz
Encourage your friends and family to dress up in their most American attire. Include prizes and go all out for this. Think Uncle Sam hats, American flag capes, and red, white, and blue, everything. Consider prizes like a giant foam finger or a trophy; if you want to make it competitive, have gift cards or money as a prize. You can also do the TikTok challenge of passing around a phone and recording people's predictions on who will win.
Star-Spangled Sprint
Setting up an obstacle course is easier than it sounds. Depends on how difficult you want to make it, of course. You could do challenges like relay races with a pitcher of lemonade, tossing a cantaloupe and stepping back one foot every toss, or setting up a flag where you crawl under it! Bonus points if all of this is accomplished while in costume.
Float-tastic Fourth
Who needs traditional floats when you can have homemade creations? Invite your friends and neighbors to build their own unique "floats" using anything from their cars to decorated bicycles or even strollers. Then, showcase all the Fourth of July floats in a parade through your neighborhood!
From Red to White to Blue
Fourth of July is all about spending time with the people you love and being grateful for what you have. So, fill your day with what makes you happy. Break free from the traditional celebrations this Fourth of July and have some fun. Gather your loved ones, bring out the silly costumes, and get ready to celebrate America's independence with a twist.
Be well, Auburn!
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Cat was born in Georgia but moved a lot as a child. From North Carolina to Florida, she has been all over the south. Cat can confidently say she has found her home in Auburn. Now a junior, she is majoring in Marketing and minoring in Crop Soil Sciences.
She has a passion for social media and environmental science and hopes to combine both her passions in her career one day. Outside of class, Cat loves trying new foods, going on long walks, and binge watching New Girl with her roomie. She is also on the club swim team and spends her afternoons practicing. Cat is so excited for the rest of her time at Auburn and hopes to spend it as best she can!
