Childhood Memories, Independance Day - Sunday July 1

 

Childhood Memories of the 4th of July

Things my family did to celebrate Independence Day:

1. Pop Its, Smoke Bombs, Firecrackers, and Sparklers - I remember buying stuff from the fireworks stands during the weeks before the 4th of July.

2. Family Picnics with potato salad, deviled eggs, & watermelon (of course there was other food - but these were the things I remember most.)

3. Watching the fireworks. We always went to see fireworks somewhere but the most memorable year was when we went across the bridge to a riverfront park in Vancouver, WA. There was a big event with Native Americans (we called them Indians back then) all dressed up in the native costumes. They had teepees set up and they sang and danced before the fireworks show that evening. The fireworks were set off over the river - it was a beautiful scene.

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[Julie Miller-Oconnor]

1. As a child - setting off lady fingers - mini fire crackers, sparklers, smoke bombs and other small fire works. Where we lived fireworks were illegal. The police would patrol the streets looking for offenders.

2. As an adult - going to the VP Fair in St. Louis. They have the best fireworks display each night on the riverfront. They set up the fireworks on barges in the Mississippi river.

3. The BBQ's, watermelon, family gatherings and fun.

4. Every thing red, white and blue celebrating independence.