Have Fun and Be Safe On The 4th of July

Summer is here! The weather is heating up, kids are out of school, and the start of July means that Independence Day parties will be starting this weekend. With the 4th of July falling on Saturday, there may be a higher number of events and more people out than normal, so what are some good ways to have fun and be safe on the 4th of July.

Ways To Have Fun on July 4th: Things to do on the 4th of July

Fireworks - There are many places that have firework events on the 4th of July and it’s best to check with local newspapers or city authorities to find out what are the designated areas to view the various firework shows, as well as to find places where individual can light there own. It’s always good to check with local authorities as there may be areas that prohibited from lighting fireworks as well as special viewing and lighting areas for those that want to have some display fun.
Parades - There will be large number of parades and outdoor events to celebrate Independence Day and it’s a good idea to check with local city official on any special events planned during the day.
Picnics - When the weather is hot, it’s always good to be outside, and the 4th of July is no exception. Getting out the beach, park, or other outdoor areas for a picnic or to relax is a great way to have fun on July 4th.
Take In A Game - Baseball is America’s past-time and there is not better time to catch a game than on the 4th of July. Many ballparks have firework shows along with the baseball game so people would get two great events into one.

With so much fun going on and events happening over the 4th of July weekend, it’s also a good idea to play safe and following are some ideas on how to be safe on the 4th of July.

Ways to be safe on July 4th:

Keep fireworks away from children and always to light fireworks in an open area with no dry trees or building around that could potentially catch on fire. Make sure to use lighters that have child proofing on them to avoid having kids light any fireworks. Always supervise child when around fireworks and make sure that they are viewing them responsibly.
Alcohol is pretty much a given when it comes to 4th of July celebrations, but make sure to keep it away from children, avoid abusing when kids are present, and don’t let any person who has been drinking drive a vehicle. Celebrations are often times when we forget some of the basic society regulations and abandoned them for the thrill of seeking fun, but it’s never a good idea to mix alcohol with fire and the two can be a deadly combination.
Where eye protection if a person is going to light or be around fireworks. There are times when the devices malfunction or spray out so it’s a good idea to wear protective glasses to avoid damaging eyes.
Use only legal fireworks. This may be obvious to most, but some people like to use illegal fireworks as a means to have fun, but they were probably ban for good reason so it’s smart to avoid using fireworks that are illegal and dangerous to people around them.
Keep pets indoor or away from fireworks. Often pets try to be right into things, but that can get them hurt as they may try to chase or grab a lit firework and end up causing damage to the pet.
Avoid wearing lose clothing as this could be potential for catching on fire as something may be hanging to low or lose and get caught in the sparks or ignition.

These are some helpful tips to have fun and be safe 4th of July, but there are plenty of more ways to have fun and be safe on the 4th of July and would encourage others to share them with us.