Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Brush up on your July 4 history and impress friends at the cookout
Today is the Fourth of July, known in the U.S. as Independence Day, a national holiday in which we celebrate our country’s liberation. This week’s list is for the patriots, the flag-wavers, the pyromaniacs and for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of this American holiday with five little-known facts. 1. July 4 is not technically our day of independence: On the most semantic level, the 13 original colonies were legally liberated from England’s rule on July 2, 1776 in a closed session of Congress. It took the Second Continental Congress two more days to revise the most famous of American documents; July 4 was the day the Declaration of Independence was given final approval. 2. The first Independence Day was celebrated on July 8, …
An AAA analysis says Independence Day is the deadliest day of the year for teen drivers
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Whether you're heading 'down the shore' or staying in the Lehigh Valley for the holiday, be safe on the roads. Independence Day is the deadliest day of the year for teen drivers and passengers, according to AAA’s analysis of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Seven of the 10 most dangerous days on the road for teens are during summer, according to AAA are: AAA reports that more than 16 teens on average are killed in car crashes on each of these days. To keep teen drivers safe, AAA suggests these tips for parents:
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Fourth of July Kazoo Parade started at Nazareth High and ended at Nazareth Council Chambers on Center Street.
“By the end of the day, you’ll all be playing blues kazoos,” announced Grand Marshal Abbe Graber before the start of the seventh annual July 4th Kazoo Parade that marched through downtown Nazareth. Hosted by the Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, the parade looked like a living American flag, and sounded like... well, a swarm of bees humming patriotic songs. Marchers were divided into groups and each was assigned patriotic songs to play on the kazoo -- provided by Lafayette Ambassador Bank for those who didn't have one of their own. Along the parade route, which started at Nazareth Area High School, chamber president Tina Smith handed out more than 500 kazoos to parade watchers. Unable to fight the urge, most spectators were instantly …
ArtsQuest celebrates America with Chevrolet, apple pie and entertainment.
On Saturday, July 2 ArtsQuest kicked off its celebration of the July 4th weekend with the 100 Years of Chevrolet Car Show, Children's Apple Pie Eating Contest and the One Man Variety Show by Chris Ruggiero.
Celebrate the Fourth of July with barbecues, fireworks and a brief history lesson.
Today is the Fourth of July, known in the U.S. as Independence Day, a national holiday in which we celebrate our country’s liberation. This week’s list is for the patriots, the flag-wavers, the pyromaniacs and for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of this American holiday with five little-known facts. 1. July 4 is not technically our day of independence: On the most semantic level, the 13 original colonies were legally liberated from England’s rule on July 2, 1776 in a closed session of Congress. It took the Second Continental Congress two more days to revise the most famous of American documents; July 4 was the day the Declaration of Independence was given final approval. 2. The first Independence Day was celebrated on July 8, …
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Celebrate Independence Day with one of these events over the holiday weekend.
t’s that time of year when everyone digs up their best red, white and blue attire and heads out for a weekend of hot dogs, potato salad and other picnic fare. Independence Day is also a super time to take advantage of the free family entertainment. Here is a list of local fireworks displays throughout the greater Lehigh Valley: City of Bethlehem: July 4 (Noon to 9:30 p.m.) Bethlehem Steel Stacks - FREE Entertainment includes these events at Air Products Town Square: Noon to 6 p.m. - Children's Craft Area Noon to 2 p.m. - Apple Pie Eating Contest Noon to 5:30 p.m. - Once Upon a Nation Noon to 5:30 p.m. - Chris Ruggerio 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Junk Rock 8 p.m - Allentown Symphony at Levitt Pavilion Steel Stacks Dusk - Fireworks display follows…
Vanessa Sabatine
8:43 pm on Monday, July 4, 2011
It was one of the best 4th of July events Nazareth ever had! more ›