I know this post is just a wee bit early, but what’s a couple days between friends, right? This week’s Friday Five is focused on the 4th of July holiday. Of course we know that not all our readers live in the U.S., so please feel free to write about any topic this week. By the way, we have our updated list of themes for the remainder of the summer and you can find them all here. Per usual, I’m linking up with my girls Cynthia and Mar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please, please, please follow the rules! Note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link. Have a wonderful weekend!
I decided to focus on five things that I always do on the Fourth of July (or at least during that weekend):
- Say “America!” fifteen million times. Duh. It just happens. 🙂
- Wear some kind of flag. This year, I’ve got a sweet new Oiselle American Runner tank that I’ll be debuting on the 4th. Can’t wait!
- Watch Independence Day. I mean, is it the 4th without Will Smith in all his greatness? I think not.
- Fireworks! I’m really lucky in that we live very close the United States Capitol building, so I can actually see the fireworks from a very short walk from my home. Lucky me!
- Something from a grill. This is gonna be much easier this year since we now own a grill. So far, we’ve done the standard burgers and dogs, but I’ve also grilled pineapple, cabbage and caprese chicken. Not sure what I’ll be eating on the 4th but I know it will grilled and delicious!
DC area bloggers: save the date! On Saturday August 8th, the DC Trifecta will be hosting a fun blogger brunch. More details to come soon, but mark your calendar!!
What do you do on Fourth of July weekend? I wish my weekend included a body of water…maybe next year!
Courtney, I get the water but you get fireworks AT THE CAPITOL!! What’s more patriotic than that, I ask you? 😉 We can trade sometime, okay? Thanks so much for hosting another great link up; hope you have a wonderful Friday and a great holiday weekend!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Fourth of July!
Love that it is the holiday for grilling outdoors. I wish I had a flag tank to sport – I always used to buy them but not the past couple of years!
Alyssa @ renaissancerunnergirl recently posted…Happy Fourth of July + GF Golden Corn Muffins for a BBQ
YES! Independence Day all the way. I watch it every year! Also, not going to lie, I am PUMPED for the sequel coming out next year haha
Independence Day is a great movie all year round, but I don’t mind an extra excuse to watch it!
Victoria at Ice Packs + Races recently posted…Thinking Out Loud: Snacking, Holiday Weekend and Training
Independence Day is the best!!! Have a great holiday. I love that Oiselle American runner tank-so sad I missed that one.
You are SO lucky that you get to see the Capitol fireworks – way lucky! ENJOY the weekend!!
diane @runninrocker recently posted…Fresh & Festive Fourth
Yeah I try not to take it for granted 🙂
So true, gotta watch Independence Day! Love that movie! Very cool that you get to see the Capitol fireworks!!
Sherry recently posted…Friday Five: Five Things I’m Loving This 4th of July
Grilling is definitely one of my favorite things to do during the fourth! 🙂
Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner recently posted…20 Questions Running Survey
Many years ago I went to DC over the fourth and they were one of the best fireworks I’ve ever seen. Have a great wkend!
Fireworks and grilling!! Yessss!!
Happy 4th!
I’m waiting for the day when my twin 6 year-olds can watch Independence Day without freaking out – maybe another 2 years or so!!
Sounds like you have some great plans and I know you will be getting a run in there too 🙂
Happy 4th and thanks for the link-up!
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I can’t wait to see your Oiselle tank! I bet it is super cute. Alex and I met up with his family for the Capitol’s fireworks several years ago, and it was one of the best fireworks show I’ve ever seen. The only one to outdo it was NYC. But I loved the National fireworks. Getting out of there…. a bit more difficult! Good luck this weekend and happy Fourth!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Five Inspiring Examples of Independence (Day)
I really enjoy grilling and relaxing on July 4th. It’s a great way for me to honestly just kick back and enjoy myself. Have a great Holiday!
Hollie recently posted…June Training
July 4th is a great holiday because everyone is celebrating! We’ll be grilling and fireworks-ing.
Coco recently posted…Celebrate Your Independence Day
Yes, to all of these things! I plan to wear my shirt from Rock’n’Roll DC on my Saturday run since it’s a patriotic shirt. I love Will Smith in Independence Day! Happy 4th!
LOVE the grill…burgers…yes! lol I haven’t thought about watching Will though…may be my new tradition lol!! happy weekend!!
Jess @ flying Feet in faith recently posted…#FridayFive Happy 4th!! Five Things I LOVE About the Fourth of July in Brevard
Love that graphic – so cute! I can’t believe it is the 4th almost! I have never seen Independence Day! We are in NJ this weekend so we may to to go to high ground to see fireworks in NYC and at the Jersey Shore.
Erica @ Erica Finds recently posted…Friday Finds: 5 Ways to Have a Healthy, Happy Independence Day!
I LOVE the movie Independence Day. I could watch it a million times! Our city does fireworks on July 3rd. I have no idea why… Maybe they get a discount price?!? LOL!
I have to say I’ve never seen Independence Day. I love Men in Black but I’ve never gotten a copy of ID.
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We live in one of the best places for celebrating 4th of July! I’m excited to experience a new set of fireworks this year. We have plans to head up to Takoma Park tomorrow. I’m excited!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – Potpourri v. 3
Yes to grilling ! hop you have a great weekend !
karen @ fit in france recently posted…Friday Five : Celebrating the Fourth of July
I just Googled the Oiselle American Runner tank, and it’s adorable! I’m blue shorts and a red tank with silver sparkles for the race tomorrow.
Happy Independence Day, and as always, thanks for the linkup!
debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Celebrating Our Independence
I wish my weekend included a body of water too! Though maybe Sunday will be warm enough for me to go to the pool 🙂 Happy 4th!
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: July 4th
I think it’s mandatory to grill and say “America” all the time on July 4th!
Happy Fourth, Courtney! I love those American Runner tanks–they’re so cute. 🙂
Molly @alsoranagain recently posted…Remember what it was like to have a summer vacation?
OK, now I’m totally bummed that I will be out of town the weekend of your brunch. Insert sad panda face.
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America!!! I totally forgot about the movie “Independence Day”! Earlier I was trying to think of 4th of July movies to watch since it’s supposed to rain here in Atlanta tomorrow.
Kaleigh recently posted…Friday Five – 4th of July
Now I totally want to see Independence Day!!!
A DC brunch sounds fun! I have it on my calendar! It was a good weekend and I ate a lot of things from the grill. I wanted to get the Oiselle American Runner tank but it was sold out 🙁
Christine recently posted…Weekend Update
It sold out super fast!!