HOW AMERICANS PLAN TO SPEND THE FOURTH OF JULY

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The Fourth of July is just days away and millions of people across the country are looking forward to a long weekend. The holiday is typically a time people go to the beach or a backyard BBQ, but what are their plans this year? A new report from the National Retail Federation gives us some insight.

Their poll of more than 8-thousand U.S. adults reveals:

• An overwhelming majority - 87% - of Americans plan to celebrate the Fourth of July in some way.
• The most popular thing people plan to do for the holiday is a cookout or picnic, with nearly two-thirds (65%) going to one.
• Fireworks and community celebrations are also on the agenda for 42%.
• Other ways Americans plan to celebrate Independence Day include traveling/vacation (14%) and going to a parade (13%).
• Overall, Americans will be spending an average of $93.34 on food for the holiday.
• Spending on food items for the holiday is expected to reach a total of $9.5-billion overall.
• About a third (32%) also plan to buy more patriotic items for their Fourth of July celebration.

Source: National Retail Federation

Talk Back:

• Does staying home to watch fireworks on TV count as a celebration?
• How will you be spending the Fourth of July this year?
• What does your ideal Independence Day celebration include?