Happy Socially Distanced 4th!

Looking for creative and safe ways to celebrate Independence Day? Here are some ideas:

• Organize a flag hunt. Invite neighbors to put small flags in their yard. Then, take a walk around the block to see how many your family can find.

• Watch fireworks together. Lawns make a great place to see the night light up with the annual tradition of fireworks. Get out your blankets and set up camp six feet apart from your neighbors so you can “oooh” and “aahhh” together.

• Create a sidewalk chalk contest. Break out the chalk and challenge your neighbors to show their Fourth of July spirit with pictures, phrases and drawings. Enjoy walking around to see everyone’s creations.

• Get patriotic with the Boston Pops. The show must go on for the Boston’s Pop Firework Spectacular. This year, they will be celebrating frontline healthcare workers and honoring those that have lost their lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. The performance will be on available on television, radio and digital media beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.
• Download TotalAR and create your own virtual fireworks show using your phone or tablet. Find out more here.
• Celebrate with the National Archives."Join us for the first-ever National Archives virtual celebration of July 4th! With a host of online programming, educational opportunities, and a special presentation of the traditional reading ceremony, this Independence Day will be as patriotic as ever."

Information gathered from https://www.providence.org/news/uf/619161593, http://www.archivesjuly4.org/schedule/events, and https://tampa.cbslocal.com/2020/07/02/july-4th-coronavirus-atlanta-celebrate-pandemic-1/