July 4, also known as Independence Day, marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Congress, made up of delegates from the United States’ original 13 colonies, unanimously approved the document that declared independence from Great Britain.
Fun Facts about the Fourth of July:
- Americans Will Enjoy 150 million hot dogs during the 4th.
- Fireworks = An American tradition dating back to 1777.
- Wearing Old Glory violates the U.S. Flag Code.
- Americans spend more than $1 billion on fireworks each year.
“It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.”
– John Adams
FAMILY FRIENDLY
- Pleasureland RV Show & Go (July 2-4)
- Lunch Cruise on the water (July 2)
- Drive-In Retro Theater at The Woods (July 2)
- Sightseeing Cruise on the water (July 3)
- Brainerd’s 4th of July Celebration (July 4)
MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS
- Roundhouse Brewery presents Jim White Live (July 2)
- Todd Wohl Music Live at b*merri (July 2)
- Woodblind Live on the Patio at Jack Pine Brewery (July 2)
- Bruce Archer LIVE at Roundhouse Brewery (July 2)
- Two American Icons, One Main Event at Dockside (July 2)
- The Soupbones at The Side Track (July 2)
- Memories of Elvis Show (July 3)
- Mikayla Jackson Music Live (July 3)
- Stone Daisy at Roundhouse Brewery (July 4)
- Wyld Ryce at Dockside (July 4)
SHOPPING
- Farmers Market – Baxter (July 2)
ARTS & CULTURE
- Salute To The Arts (June 11-July 3)
FOOD & DRINK
- Smokey Jake’s BBQ Food Truck at Jack Pine Brewery (July 2)
- Meat Raffle at The Woods (July 2)
- SKOL Food Truck at Jack Pine Brewery (July 3)
