Have you had any memorable July 4ths?

I vividly remember July 4th, 1976. I was down the Jersey shore with my parents and younger brother, and my grandparents(dad's side) were also there, one motel over. We were facing the ocean, and I had a small plate of fried chicken which I ate as we saw the huge fireworks display.

Of those people, only my mother, brother, and I remain today. But it was Bicentennial Fever all over, everyone wore red, white, and blue. I couldn't fully appreciate it at the time, but I realize that I was so blessed. Still am, actually.

List some memorable July 4ths of yours!

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Adogslife · 61-69, M

If swimming naked in a pool, on a date, with fireworks exploding everywhere overhead counts, I’ve had a memorable 4th.

Yes. The funny thing was, because she was drinking champagne, she thought I’d set the whole thing up. But nope, my neighborhood is just nuts on the 4th. There are at least 4 major fireworks displays going on. It’s pretty awesome. You don’t even know which one to watch. But it all goes on overhead, pretty much over the pool in one direction or another.