Saturday, 4th of July, 2015, celebration

"Looking for 4th of July parades, celebrations and fireworks displays? Check out our Bay Area 4th of July events guide to make the most of the holiday weekend!  Peninsula.  4th of July Celebration at Frontierland Park.  Where: Pacifica, Frontierland Park. When: July 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. What: Pacifica's Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department hosts a fun day of crafts, games and music.  Cost: Free."  NBC Bay Area, "Bay Area, 4th of July Events Guide"

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"Pacifica's Fourth of July annual town picnic grounds at Frontierland Park offers an expansive lawn for picnicking or joining the many games put on by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., have your face painted or hair colored courtesy of PB&R. Food and crafts will be offered for sale, sponsored by local artists and non-profit organizations. The Chris Cobb Band and Rich Felix Blues Review will perform. Children will read portions of the constitution to inspire the audience with the themes of freedom and liberty."  Pacifica Tribune/Jane Northrop, 6/30/15. "Happy Fourth of July - enjoy a day of activities at Frontierland Park."

"At the City of Pacifica's 41st Annual 4th of July Celebration at Frontierland Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., there is live music, food and craft vendors, face painting, and an earlier-in-the-morning 5-mile Rocket Run. Additionally, the event has a 1 p.m. opening ceremony which will present local dignitaries and color guard representatives, along with individuals brought to the stage by longtime Pacifican Clorinda Campagna to read the Declaration of Independence and portions of the Constitution. Additionally, one of Campagna's volunteers, Bill Mullen, will sing the National Anthem. Currently attending UC Berkeley, Mullen is a Terra Nova High School and Cabrillo Elementary graduate. He also sang at last year's event. Campagna makes it her business to bring in the volunteer readers and the singer. Readers always include Pacifica youth."  Pacifica Tribune/Jean Bartlett, Features Correspondent. "Soprano rallies the voices for Independence Day event. 

Reference, the holiday.  History.com , July 4th Independence Day. "Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain."  

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Related, USA population comparison: 1776, 2014.  BostInno/Nick DeLuca, Staff Writer, 6/30/14. "Fun Fourth of July facts to get you pumped for Independence Day, a celebration of liberty by the numbers." .... "The population of the United States of America at the time of its founding, July 1776, was estimated to be 2.5 million strong. Now, 238 years later, the population has swelled to a staggering 314 million. New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago all boast populations larger than the combined 18th century United States with roughly 8.4 million, 3.8 million and 2.7 million, respectively. Houston is not far behind with approximately 2.2 million."

Related, White House.  The White House, 2014/Military families celebrate Fourth of July.True to tradition, the President and First Lady celebrated the Fourth of July by hosting military heroes and their families for an Independence Day celebration with a barbecue, concert, and a view of fireworks on the South Lawn. 

Related, Pets - Pets for Patriots, "Tips to keep your pet safe on the fourth of July". Dogs are particularly vulnerable to heat stroke and should never be left outside in the hot weather for extended periods. Even for animals accustomed to spending a lot of time outdoors, fireworks and other loud noises can startle them, and cause them to break free of their enclosure in an effort to find safety. Leave your pet in an escape-proof area of your home with plenty of good ventilation, fresh water, toys and even soothing music to drown out any loud outdoor activities. .... You or your guests might think it’s cute when your pet begs for some holiday fixings, but many foods and all alcoholic beverages are poisonous to your pet. In severe cases, an animal can die from respiratory failure; even beer is toxic. Keep your pet on its normal diet, especially older animals that have more sensitive digestive systems."   Silly. -  ABC 7 News/Distraction, 7/2/15. "Tiny Hamster has miniature barbecue in adorable video," 1.43 minutes.  

Photographs/graphics. Watermelon San Jose Guides/4th of July. Two dogs decorated from The Bowery Presents/The House List. 4th of July Flag from News Net 5/Fireworks Ohio, July, 2015. Happy birthday America! from Happy 4th images, jokes, quotes images, wallpaper.  Military band from The White House related article.

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