Celebrate with Stars and Stripes This Fourth of July with Help from Party City.ROCKAWAY, N.J. -- Americans will soon gather at parades, parties and fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to displays across the country to show their pride for the Red, White and Blue this Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. . Party City, the largest discount party supply retailer in the U.S., wants to help patriots celebrate the day with an All-American bash. The Party Pros at Party City offer the following tips to help throw a "dandy" party: --Hosting a backyard party to celebrate the day is always popular, but also consider hosting a party at a different location to celebrate America's beauty - a beach or park are great options. --Incorporate some patriotic tunes into your musical selections for the day. Some choices that are perfect for the day include: "America the Beautiful America the Beautiful patriotic song by Katherine Bates glorifying national ideals (1893). [Am. Music: Scholes, 30] See : Song, Patriotic ," "Yankee Doodle Dandy Yankee Doodle Dandy feather-capped dandy; “handy” with the girls. [Nurs. Rhyme: Opie, 439] See : Foppishness " and Sousa marches - especially "Stars and Stripes Forever For other uses, see Stars and Stripes Forever (disambiguation). "Stars and Stripes Forever" is a patriotic American march widely considered to be the magnum opus of composer John Philip Sousa. By act of Congress, it is the National March of the United States of America. ." --Leave guests seeing stars - and stripes - by making sure they see plenty of them! To make a fun first impression, send out star-shaped cookies in patriotic pails available at Party City with party details written on each of the cookies. --Tie bunches of patriotic balloons around your party space, incorporate flags into flower beds and pots, attached to toothpicks in finger foods - and of course - on your tablecloths, plates and napkins. Use patriotic scene setters from Party City to decorate the walls of your garage or fences. --Keep lots of cold drinks on hand. A large batch of homemade lemonade is a refreshing treat or consider making festive red, white and blue cocktails with festive flag stirrers or fruity toothpicks made up of cherries, pineapple and blueberries. --Plan activities for the youngest and oldest of patriots. Since parades are one of the highlights of Independence Day, have the kids hold one of their own. Provide construction paper, patriotic decorations, balloons and small flags so kids can decorate their own "floats." Make sure there are adults to lead the parade and bring up the rear to keep everyone together. For more traditional fun, hold a watermelon watermelon, plant (Citrullus vulgaris) of the family Curcurbitaceae (gourd family) native to Africa and introduced to America by Africans transported as slaves. Watermelons are now extensively cultivated in the United States and are popular also in S Russia. seed spitting contest or a water balloon A water balloon, or water bomb is a simple small latex rubber balloon filled with water. The user may then throw the water filled balloon at a desired target. They are commonly used by children in carrying out practical jokes or water balloon fights. toss. --As dusk grows near, be sure to have bug repellant on hand to help keep away un-welcomed guests. Before heading out to the local fireworks display, pass out safety wands available at Party City as an alternate to fireworks and sparklers. --Send guests home with a tasty bouquet of pretzel sparklers. Dip the ends of several pretzel rods in melted white chocolate white chocolate n. Cocoa butter combined with milk and a sweetener, often flavored with vanilla. Noun 1. white chocolate and cover with red and blue sprinkles or candy stars. Present them in plastic bags available at Party City and tied with red, white and blue ribbons. The Fourth of July is the day that Americans celebrate America, so do it up - you may find that you'll earn stars of your own! For additional tips and tricks, visit a Party City location near you or the company's website at www.partycity.com. About Party City Party City Corporation is America's largest party goods chain. Party City currently has more than 500 Company-owned and franchise stores in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Puerto Rico. To learn more about Party City, call 1-800-477-4841 or visit the Company's website at www.partycity.com |
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