Happy 247th Birthday, America!

July 4th, official birthday of the United States of America, is best known for several family-style events.

Picnics and barbecues provide the holiday menu of the day.

Favorite foods include:

Hamburgers and hot dogs
Potato, macaroni and fruit salads
Corn on the cob
Baked beans (especially in New England)
French fries
Potato chips
S’mores
Pie
Ice cream

A number of cities host parades and Independence Day celebrations. Boston has its Harborfest, Washington, DC hosts a number of celebratory events and Williamsburg, Virginia even fires ceremonial cannons.

However your family chooses to celebrate, be safe and have fun!