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What’s your favorite part of July 4th?

Published

7 years ago

06/30/2017

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%

Other – 2%

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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Letters to Santa due by Dec. 4

Published

6 hours ago

11/19/2024

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Hey kids, it’s time to get your letters ready for Santa Claus!
The Bowie News invites families to submit their letters to Santa for publication in the Dec. 21 edition. Forms are available on our Facebook page and at bowienewsonline.com.
Print out a form and drop it off in Santa’s mailbox at the News office, 200 Walnut Street or in one of the school Santa boxes across the county.
Deadline to send in a letter is Dec. 4. While this may seem early there are hundreds of letters to type and then they have to ship off to the North Pole for the Big Guy to read.

Below are a couple of forms you can print

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New flag poles installed at military memorials

Published

3 days ago

11/16/2024

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These new flag poles were installed at the military markers located near the Bowie Senior Citizens Center in Pelham Park. They were purchased by the Bowie Parks Board. (Photo by Barbara Green)

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New mayor takes oath in Saint Jo

Published

3 days ago

11/16/2024

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A new mayor and two returning aldermen took the oath of office on Nov. 13 for the Saint Jo City Council.
The three races were uncontested during the recent election. Kelly Williamson will take over as mayor, as Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson continue in their places. Thomas was elected to be mayor pro tem.
Aldermen took care of numerous organizational tasks related to its economic development boards and the council. Former Mayor Shawn Anderson and Hennessey were removed from city-related accounts, with the new mayor and mayor pro tem and McPherson were added to the city accounts.

Read the full story in your weekend Bowie News.

Pictured: New officers took the oath this week: Councilors Colton Thomas and Melissa McPherson, new Mayor Kelly Williamson and outgoing mayor Shawn Armstrong. (Courtesy photo)