Here on the Holcomb Crew, we love Independence Day – and we’re so excited to
celebrate our nation’s 244th birthday this weekend!
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Here on the Holcomb Crew, we love Independence Day – and we’re so excited to
celebrate our nation’s 244th birthday this weekend!


We realize we may be a little biased, but we think that Indiana may be the
best place in the country to celebrate the 4th of July. While a few things may
be a little different this year as we continue to make it through this
pandemic, there’s no state that displays the American spirit better than
Indiana!

 

For this week’s One Indiana list, we wanted to share with you a few of our
plans for this Independence Day weekend:
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* Watch Fireworks – Fireworks are perfect for social distancing! Many
communities across the state are continuing their fireworks displays, which can
be seen from miles around.
* Read the Declaration of Independence – Approved by the Second Continental
Congress on July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies officially declared themselves
free and independent states.Take a few moments to read the Declaration of
Independence to reflect on the reason for the creation of the United States and
the values our country was built on.
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* Fly Your Flag! – Wave your flag proudly this weekend – red, white and blue!
Here’s a FAQ from the American Legion on the proper ways to display Old Glory.
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* Have a Backyard BBQ – Get a small group of family or friends together, and
enjoy some time together outside. And remember – continue to play it safe.
Avoid shared dishes and stay home if you’re feeling sick.
* Visit a Military Memorial – Did you know that the state’s capital city,
Indianapolis, has more acreage dedicated to honoring our fallen heroes than any
other U.S. city – and the city’s number of war memorials is only second to
Washington, D.C.? Plan a socially distanced visit to the outside of one of
these memorials. 
* Attend a Local Celebration – Pekin, Indiana is home to the oldest
consecutive 4th of July celebration in the nation (this is the 190th year!),
and they’re keeping it going this year while accommodating for social
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is also being held with accommodations this year. If you’re in the area, check
one of these events out, or check to see if there’s a celebration near you.
* Visit Holiday World – Holiday World is now open with just a few changes
(but all the fun). Plan ahead, and make sure to purchase a ticket for the day
you plan to attend.Check out how they’re keeping it safe for guests.
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* Rock the Patriotic Tunes – Maybe you’re a fan of Indiana’s own John
Mellencamp as he R.O.C.K.s in the USA, or perhaps you love to belt out Lee
Greenwood’s God Bless the USA. Now’s the time to build your patriotic playlist
on your favorite streaming platform.
* Watch a Patriotic Movie or Documentary –  What’s your favorite movie or
documentary about America? We love history, so we definitely recommend Ken
Burns’ documentaries –The War, <[link removed]> The Vietnam War,
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* Make a Pie – They say nothing’s more American than apple pie, but here in
Indiana we enjoy the state’s unofficial state pie, the Sugar Cream Pie!Here’s a
recipe.
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* Watch a Celebration on TV – The Boston Pops <[link removed]>
always put on a great show (including a tribute this year to our frontline
workers!), and you can plan to watchA Capitol Fourth from Washington, D.C. on
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* Watch the Brickyard – Auto racing is back! The first-ever NASCAR road
course will be held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 4, followed by
the Brickyard 400 on July 5. Make sure you tune in!
We hope you have a fun and safe July 4th weekend! Tell us – what’s your
favorite thing to do to celebrate Independence Day in Indiana?
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favorite way to celebrate Independence Day?
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-Your Holcomb Crew



 


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