Submitted By:Â Betsy Larson
Events Around Town
For food, fun and fireworks this July 4th, click the links below and check out the listings of celebrations around town:
4th of July Food
Try out some of these 4th of July themed recipes and ideas. Get the whole family involved and enjoy an Independence Day treat.
- Serve Blue Corn Tortilla Chips with read salsa and sour cream
- The ever popular Flag Cake
- Red, White and Blue Potato Salad
Crafts and Decoration
Get into the spirit of the day and create some 4th of July themed crafts which can also serve as decoration to your party.
- Fire Cracker Favors
- Red, White and Blue Twirlers
- Patriotic Punch Cups
- Star Spangled Napkin Rings
- 4th of July coloring pages
Sharing the Holiday’s History With Your Child
Let your child know the significance of Independence Day and the importance of the freedoms we have as a nation.
- Check out THIS link which gives more information on the historical background of the holiday.
- Write a letter to a soldier
