4th of July Sites
Whether it's a backyard BBQ, or fireworks displays in New York, the
following web sites can help you make the most of your 4th of July
weekend! If you have any additions, please drop us a note at staff@westnet.com
4th of July
- Independence Day
on the Net - complete with some history to read, some patriotic music
to enjoy, a fireworks display, and apple pies to bake.
- The 4th of July Page -
featuring the full text of important historic documents as well as a MIDI
jukebox that plays patriotic music.
- Phantom Fireworks:Fireworks are
illegal in New York State, so you shouldn't be setting them off.
Since we all know someone is going to anyway, this site, which sells them
where they are legal, has some safety tips and other information.
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A familycorner.com magazine 4th of July Celebration: Recipes, crafts,
activities, outdoor fun, kid's crafts, and more!
- How to
Photograph Fireworks from the New York Institute of Photography.
- Java Fireworks Display
from The New Jersey District Youth's Web Site.
- Billy
Bear's 4th of July Page - great site for kids, with coloring book
pages, clip-art, and screen savers
- 4th of July Greeting
Cards and Postcards
- Party
Games for children.
US History
BBQ and Picnics
- Barbecue'n on the Internet -
whether you spell it barbecue, barbeque or just bbq, you'll find
everything you need here: tips, recipes, contests, newspapers, and videos.
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July Fourth Fun from Family.com, with recipes for BBQ
chicken, potato salad, corn-on-the-cob, and some great red, white and blue
desserts!
- Garry's
BBQ Pit - sauces, rubs, mops, marinades, sides, and miscellany.
- George Goble lights his BBQ
grill with liquid Oxygen - as featured in Dave Barry's column.
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Summer Flames - 150 BBQ Recipes Beyond Burgers - beef, chicken, fish,
lamb, ribs, and, of course, veggies. Fire up the BBQ!