The fourth of July is a holiday that is well known and filled to the brim with festivities. While there are many traditions out there and each family celebrates a different way, here are 10 traditions that we can never be too thankful for come Fourth of July.

1. Juicy Watermelon

Watermelon tastes the absolute best at this point of the year; there's no way to deny that.

2. Time by the Water

Whether it's cruising on the lake in a boat or swimming in the pool, water on the fourth is a must.

3. Family Time

Practically everything is closed on this day (3.5 The Day Off!), so gathering with family, small or large, is quite simple to put together.

4. BBQ

Ah, the good ol' fashion barbecue. What's there not to love about the smell of something cooking on the grill when you're out swimming?

5. Sparklers

These up-close non-explosive fireworks are so pretty at any time of day!

6. Our Founding Fathers

THEY ARE THE REASON FOR THIS DAY. If it weren't for them adopting the Declaration of Independence, we would not be here right now. #AmIRight

7. Fire Pits

Ending the fourth with a good s'more is not such a terrible thing, now is it?

8. Snaps

These things are amazing, and I thank the genius who invented them greatly. They are kid friendly (no fire), and parent approved because their young ones can be tucked into bed before the big ka-booms and still have their share of fun. Plus, they are relatively inexpensive.

9. Fireworks

What's Fourth of July without fireworks?! They're super pretty, and super fun. Stadiums, amusement parks, and places of the like usually put on a spectacular show if you don't want to launch them yourself (or are too broke to buy an abundance of fireworks!).

**DISCLAIMER: Be aware of our doggie friends and kiddos. Nurture them and love them because these can be terrifying to them!**

10. Our Independence

I think this is the most important value behind the fourth. Many of us take this privilege we have for granted, and that's so unfortunate to me because we can lose this at any moment. Embrace your freedom and thank the right people for it.

There's 10 of the many things we can never be too thankful for come Fourth of July. Be safe, be smart, and remember to be grateful!