How Do Americans Plan to Spend Their 4th of July?

According to a national survey, most Americans plan to do something to celebrate the 4th of July this year, but how do they plan to do it?

Is there anything better than the 4th of July? Summer is officially underway, but the dog days of August are still a month away. It's a great time to get together with family and friends, enjoy your freedoms and - of course - blow some stuff up! It comes as no surprise then that an overwhelming majority of Americans have plans to celebrate the 4th of July in some was this year. 87% of respondents to the survey, in fact. So, what are the most popular ways that people will be celebrating?

Of course, as Americans, our favorite was to celebrate our independence is: WE EAT!

The most popular activity we will be engaging in this 4th of July is attending a cookout or picnic. Nearly two-thirds of Americans plan to attend one to celebrate the holiday. Americans are likely to spend an average of $93.34 each on food this year. Overall, Americans are estimated to spend a total of $9.5-billion on food items for the 4th of July.

If food is #1 for 4th of July celebrations, you know that #2 has to be fireworks!

According to the survey, 42% of Americans plan to attend fireworks and community celebrations. 42% does seem like a very low number, but we assume that the survey does not factor in the amount of people who plan to do their own firework displays at home.

Show your American pride by decking out your body and yard with the American flag!

Nearly one-third of respondents plan on purchasing patriotic items this 4th of July to celebrate the holiday, including clothing, decorations for your home and more! If you and your house don't look like a star spangled bomb went off, are you really doing 4th of July right?

Finally, closing out our list, a small amount of Americans plan to get out of Dodge for the 4th of July this year. The survey says that 14% of Americans plan on traveling or going on vacation for the holiday. 13% of respondents say they plan to attend a parade for the 4th of July.

How do you plan to celebrate America's birthday?

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Much like peanut butter and chocolate another great classic pairing is video games and cannabis! But not all games are cut out to be played after enjoying the “Devil’s Lettuce” at least IMO.

Shooters and battle royales typically require too much attention to details like aim and trying to keep track of when the next battle ring is closing in…And don’t get me started on the buzz killing stress load from anything close to a survival horror title!

For me I LOVE games that combine fun, care free (no storms/battle rings/scary monsters or pushing opponents) gameplay balanced with some mindless repetition and non-serious competition. Find a title with all four of those and you’ve got a REAL WINNER!

Here are my favorite video games to play post blaze…and during!

The combination of the fast paced constantly changing landscape of this mini puzzle solving game keeps an elevated gamer super stimulated. Sometimes too stimulated but the silly and goofy nature of the puzzles and mini games makes it so much fun you don’t give a crap if you happen to biff a few!

For the cannabis connoisseur that gets a little need for speed after some dank bud my choice to feel wind blow my hair back is with this super fun kart racer!

The perfect balance of non-serious competition (even though we all have THAT ONE friend that takes it a bit too serious) and fun! I highly recommend jamming Deftones “Drive” as a part of your banana tossing, shell throwing, mushroom powered adventure down rainbow road!

This is the PERFECT non-serious type of competition every stoner can enjoy! You hit blocks, play mini games, and inevitably get screwed out of stars at the end of the final round.

Also this version of Mario Party has a rhythmic side game you can play with beats so catchy and fun even the most modest of stoner can’t help but dance along.

The mindless clicking of cutting down trees, mining minerals, and gathering berries & mushrooms make doing your chores in the Viking afterlife a breeze. The easy battle mechanism makes taking down GIANT trolls a blast and hunting boar and deer so fulfilling.

The music and nature sfx put you in that perfect chill mindset and will have you asking is that dank smell coming from the swamp or your latest purchase from your local dispensary?

Those are my favorite video games to play post blaze! What about you ...what video games do you enjoy after a 4:20 session?