If the United States still exists in 2026, and if protests aren't illegal yet, I have a plan for possibly the biggest and most symbolic protest in American History. The plan is to hold a protest on 2026, July 4th, any time of the day would be fine. People can still light off fireworks (if they can even afford them) but this protest can be a massive symbolic move of American Unity. Why 2026? Because this date will mark 250 years since the United States Declaration of Independence. It is a very major number, it is a quarter of a millennium. I can't organize this protest alone. Let's get the word out, and make our voices heard!

A supplemental protest should also be held on 2025, July 4th, as that is closer, and still symbolic. How many times have been there been mass protests during the Fourth of July?

#antitrump #trump #politics #protests #4thofjuly #july4th #july4 #1776 #2025 #2026 #protest #unity

@cynblogger #July4th #IllegalFireworks

Fireworks of any kind are banned in the county where I live but every year several families still fire off a "safe & & sane" but illegal display of fireworks on my court.

It's a big multi-family affair &everyone in attendance seems to enjoy it.

I'm the only single person living on the court. So I'm the designated GOM (Grumpy Old Man) but I'm cordial enough to not "report" the event, even though I find it annoying (much like Halloween) but I'm prepared for it.

The event only lasts a couple of hours & there are only a few additional bursts of firecrackers & cherry bombs set off by others

I just stay inside the house & watch the July 4th "celebrations" & "fireworks" displays on TV which is the same thing I do on New Years Eve. However, on Halloween, I turn off all the lights are go out to see a movie.

Bah humbug! LOL!

Ugh. I had to wrap Benson in a blanket and shut him in the bathroom. Sirens and small pops and booms all night. It's gonna be a long one.

Usually on July 4th, we have fog all day and evening long. We don’t get to see any blue sky and we sure don’t get to see the Sun peaking out from behind the fog.

So, count your blessings, I guess. Today’s a good day. #july4th #sanFrancisco

Happy 4th of July! Today we celebrate our independence from those bloody Brits and the madness of King George.

Of course, it hits a little different now doesn’t it. Feels a little… patronizing? Hypocritical? Absolutely batshit crazy?

Yeah.

Nothing says America like a V8 (that I don’t own). Happy Independence Day #july4th #id4 #independenceday #dodge #charger #northbeach #sfba #funko #funkopop #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscobay #esseff #thecity #bayarea #sfhellscape

Something about the Fourth of July always has me listening to Lana del Rey. The Americana thing, I guess.

Whatever the date, I find the combo of her voice, the allusions to Southern California, the hiphop beats, the orchestral arrangements, it's all so hypnotic.

I love this stupid fucking country.

I was raised to both acknowledge our painful history (and present!) and believe in our promise, to believe that we can be better, that our founding principles provide a roadmap.

About a month ago I was at a Bay FC game and was stuck in a food line during the national anthem. Two teenage girls were near me and I was interested to see how The Youths deal with the anthem these days. They both put their hands over their hearts.
I teared up.

We can save ourselves. We must.

And...

it's 7:10 am PDT on #July4th and #Illegal #Fireworks are already going off

Happy #FourthOfJuly to all you good #Doggos

Hope you survive #AmericasBirthday

And when I say "illegal fireworks" i mean the serious explosives you can buy at the Indian reservations

Fireworks are legal where I live as long as they're the wimpy "Safe and Sane" kind

These are a real man's fireworks

Take off a couple fingers or most of a hand if they're not careful

If only...

Fireworks can contaminate waterways through falling debris or by falling off boats, as Baykeeper Attorney Nicole Sasaki told the San José Spotlight.

“Tech can't save us, but maybe it can help with fireworks pollution,” she said of the new drone shows planned for July 4th.
https://sanjosespotlight.com/sunnyvale-drone-show-replaces-fireworks-on-fourth-4th-of-july-independence-day/ #fireworks #july4th #waterpollution #water #bayarea #sunnyvale #sanfranciscobay

Last year, I wrote an essay about a different perspective on July 4th. No, not a political perspective, a personal one as somebody with sensitive ears. So for 2024, here's my PSA to be kind to those with sensitive ears during this unnecessarily loud time of year in the U.S.

https://agoodreedreview.com/2023/06/25/sensitive-ears-watch-out/

Fourth of July activities in downtown Napa.

*SUNRISE ROTARY PARADE – JULY 4, 9:30 AM
*OXBOW COMMONS CELEBRATION – JULY 4, 3:00 PM
*EXPERIENCE THE NAPA DRONE SHOW – JULY 4, 9:30 PM
*FRIDAYS IN THE PARK – JULY 5 AT VETERAN’S PARK

#FourthOfJuly #july4th #Napa #California

https://donapa.com/discover-the-best-ways-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-in-napa/

When you discover leftover July 4th treats in the fridge at work on July 5th:

Here on Tues, feelin' the blues from my head to my shoes! Well, my neck to my shoes... I'll have your weather on the 10 & 11pm news!