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What’s your favorite part of July 4th?

We recently conducted a survey to find out the favorite 4th of July foods, traditions and spending habits on Independence Day for Americans across the United States. Our survey found that the average US family will be spending $90.65 for the 4th of July holiday:
Favorite food – Barbecue Favorite activity for July 4th – Cookout
What they will be buying this holiday – Food
For U.S. Averages:
Favorite 4th of July Foods
Burgers – 31%
BBQ – 25%
Hot Dogs – 14%
Chicken – 11%
Sides – 10%
Desserts – 8%
Favorite 4th of July Activities
Cookout/BBQ/Picnic – 34.1%
Watch Fireworks – 30.8%
Hanging Out on the Water – 13%
Going To a Parade – 10.4%
Hosting a Party – 6%
Going Shopping – 4.1%
Other – 1.3%
What Consumers Are Buying on The 4th
Most consumers (36%) will be spending between $1-50 for the 4th of July, and a majority of them will spend their holiday celebration on food, alcohol and party supplies.
Food – 53.6%
Alcohol – 22.9%
Party Supplies – 11.1%
Outdoor Equipment – 4.8%
Home Goods – 3.9%
Clothing – 3.7%
Check out our full survey results here: https://www.offers.com/blog/post/4th-of-july-spending-survey/.
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Council meeting canceled

The Bowie City Council meeting scheduled for tonight has been canceled and rescheduled for Feb. 7 due to the inclement weather.
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Father/Daughter Dance fun (short video)

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Snow pictures abound this week

(Top) This family of four snowmen was created by Lennox, Parx and Ross Houston on McWilliams Drive late Tuesday as a hefty snow fell. (Courtesy photo)

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