Happy 4th of July everyone! This is a holiday to be spent with family and friends celebrating all the great things about America. When planning your day, there are some things that must be involved in order to make it a true 4th celebration.

1. Wearing red, white, & blue

It all started when we were children and our parents dressed us in those American flag shirts from Old Navy.

Now we have found creative and fashionable ways to incorporate the patriotic attire into our outfit for the holiday.

2. Eating!!!!!

And eat some more! Holidays like this only come once a year (literally) so enjoy it while it lasts and eat like a king. This holiday is famous for barbecues and flag shaped and colored desserts. By the end of the day, you'll probably end up laying on the couch in a food coma with your lips dyed blue from frosting.

3. Sing Patriotic Songs

If you don't hear Proud To Be An American at least 5 times is it even the 4th of July?

4. Booze

What better way to celebrate America's birthday than a toast?

5. Calling it America's Birthday!

On the 4th of July America declared independence from Great Britain which is why it is called Independence day, but many just call it the 4th and refer to it as America's birthday. We can argue that June 21st was the day the constitution was ratified so that should be considered the day America was born... but let’s quit arguing and just have another drink.

6. FIREWORKS

Fireworks are a major part of the 4th of July, and if you're from Boston then they are what makes the 4th special. Since fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts, these rare firecrackers play a key role in the celebration. The Boston Pops put on the Fireworks Spectacular every year, and every year they're wicked awesome. Bostonians associate fireworks with the 4th of July and know the only way to end the holiday is with a bang.

7. Talking about how much we love America

Because it's the only day we as Americans can all agree on one thing...

And if you don't think so then we can agree on another thing...