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Fourth of July is fast approaching, so we’ve put together a list rounding up everything you need for a fun fourth, including things to do, places to shop, and recipes to make!
Events
July 3- Monticello Freedom Fest – If you’re looking for something to do the day before the Fourth, Monticello’s Freedom Fest is a great option. About 20 minutes outside of Champaign you will find their celebration from 4-11PM complete with fireworks, foods, and a fun festival in Lodge Park. The best part? Admission is free!
4th of July - The Champaign County Freedom Celebration- In the morning there will be a 5K run/walk taking off from Memorial Stadium, with the parade following and starting around 11AM. The celebration continues at 7PM on Kirby Ave between First & Oak Street. There will be entertainment, inflatables, and lots to do! At around 9:10PM, the festivities will officially kick off with the singing of the national anthem and a short presentation, followed by the fireworks.
Shopping
Looking for a patriotic outfit to rock on the fourth? Check out one of JSM’s VIP Retailers, Fira Boutique! Fira is having an event called “Fireworks with Fira” that is taking place on June 28 from 3-7PM. There will be a 20% off deal on all red, white, and blue apparel as well as swag bag giveaways and 4th of July treats! Check out their facebook event HERE!
Recipes
Red, White, and Blue Punch
A very easy and very patriotic punch can be made by simply layering red, white, and blue drinks! Three that work very well are Hawaiian Punch, White Gatorade Frost, and G2 Blueberry Pomegranate. It’s really up to you what red, white, and orange beverages you use, as long as you pay attention to the sugar content of each. Fill your container with ice and then layer the drink with the highest sugar content in first. Slowly pour in the drink with the second highest sugar content and it should layer on top of the first. Do the same with the drink with the smallest amount of sugar and it should stay within the layers. The bottom layer should be around 40grams of sugar, the middle around 20grams, and the top layer should have as little as possible, around 5-10grams of sugar. As long as you layer them in order of sugar content (most to least), you should have no problem with them layering
Red, White, and Blue Strawberries
Another quick and easy 4th of July treat is white chocolate dipped strawberries. All you need is white chocolate, strawberries, and blue sugar sprinkles. Start with freshly washed strawberries, melt the white chocolate and dip enough of the strawberry in it to mostly cover it but leave a strip of white. While the white chocolate is still wet, dip just the end into the blue sugar sprinkles and let it harden.
Have a fun, relaxing, and safe 4th of July!
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