Fourth of july kids

• There are many things to love about the Fourth of July. Summer is hitting its stride. Were celebrating freedom with hot dogs and ice cream.
(Huffington Post)
• Swimming was banned, but none of us kids missed the water, even in the face of sweltering temperatures.  Food, games and cousins.  That was the name of the game. Food:  Grandma would cook the entire week to get ready for the Fourth of July picnic.
(Albany Times Union (blog))
• The Revolution (History):7am-8pm A marathon session of a documentary series that can help teach your kids (and you) why everybody's celebrating the Fourth of July in the first place.
(Wall Street Journal)
• Holiday decorating is a tradition for many families on Christmas, Valentines Day, Easter Sunday and Halloween. Kids love to add their own creative stamp on a familys decorating plans during those festive times of year.
(Examiner)
• Today, kids will decorate wagons with streamers and drag them Not just because those memories are really lovely memories to hold onto (and they are) but because the Fourth of July is pretty darn important. And we shouldn't forget that.
(Forbes)
• Dozens of people began celebrating the Fourth of July early in Rancho Cordova by attending a carnival as she ate dinner with her husband and two kids. KCRA 3 went behind the scenes while fireworks technicians prepared for the show.
(msnbc.com)
• Kids parade, 4:30 p.m., registration at 3:30 Family activities and live entertainment to follow; free; 360-436-1131. • Mansford Grange Fourth of July Fair: 1 to 3 p.m.
(Everett Herald)
• Kids admitted free. The museum asks those who attend to Jersey City will not be sponsoring Fourth of July activities in Liberty State Park this year, officials emphasized.
(NJ.com)
• The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that often doesnt feel like Gulfstream's Independence Day events begin at 4 p.m. and include plenty of kids diversions, food and 9 p.m. fireworks. Admission and parking are free. Info: Facebook.
(Weblogs.sun-sentinel.com)
• A great way to instill a love for Independence Day in kids is to match your celebration to their ages and interests.
(Dallas Morning News)