# What are your plans for Saturday, the 4th of July (United Statesians only, for the most part, sorta) **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 1, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547 "2026-06-01T19:42:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547/41 "2026-06-03T02:52:53Z")
Haven’t seen that. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547/42 "2026-06-03T13:34:46Z")
Yup. I hadn’t realized that I’d planned to be out of the country for the 250th birthday bash… But I’m happy it worked out that way. And there’s no way i could have accidentally done that in 1976, the excitement and anticipation was everywhere. ---
**Author:** ![Eureka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/74df32/32.png) [@Eureka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eureka)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547/43 "2026-06-03T14:04:56Z")
I’ll probably have to work. I don’t know if we’ll have something on the grill, because my dad’s balance is lousy and he’s always been the one who grills. Might go to a patriotic concert a few days in advance, or not ,(see balance, above). ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547/44 "2026-06-03T18:34:28Z")
I’ll be smoking a tri-tip (and finishing it be briefly searing it on the grill), and preparing a batch of [pinquito beans](https://www.foodandwine.com/santa-maria-style-pinquito-beans-6419451?kw=myrecipes) and pico de gallo. Supposedly this is a traditional 4th of July meal in California (or at least the Santa Maria Valley). ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547/45 "2026-06-03T19:18:35Z")
My sons and I get done with BSA summer camp in Colorado that morning, so I think we’re going to be on the road to Amarillo (our overnight stop) with the scout troop most of the day. I think there are plans to see the fireworks somewhere around there as part of the 250th celebrations. ---
**Author:** ![Cheesesteak](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheesesteak/32/3694_2.png) [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547/46 "2026-06-03T19:23:59Z")
I’ll be marching in my township’s parade with my Scout Troop. After which, I’ll need to head home and pack up a bunch of gear for the Troop’s Summer Camp which starts on the 5th. Busy day! ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547/47 "2026-06-03T19:27:39Z")
Probably working my tail off, sweating in a 🍕 kitchen. Somebody has to work, to feed all y’all. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547/48 "2026-06-03T19:34:36Z")
We will most likely stay home and avoid the crowds. I would suspect that there won’t be any fireworks, since it’s been extremely dry. That’s OK w/me - they make the dog crazy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-plans-for-saturday-the-4th-of-july-united-statesians-only-for-the-most-part-sorta/1030547.md?page=2)