"Going to be in Merry Olde England on the Fourth of July. How do they celebrate the Fourth over there?" Note: This is an actual question posted here in years past, taken from the Helpline Double Top Secret Archives.
Posted by
Idaho
2 posts
I was in the English city of York a number of years ago, and some locals invited me to go "pub crawling" as it was their way of celebrating the 4th of July. It was fun, but then I was invited again on the 5th and 6th. It had nothing to do with the US Independence day. They just liked to celebrate their days by pub crawling!
Posted by
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
629 posts
The same way we celebrate it in Canada - NOT. Most countries do have their own special days!
Posted by
Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
1863 posts
I hear the English celebration is very similar to the American ones held on Guy Fawkes Day and the Queen's Birthday.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33826 posts
In the wilds of Northamptonshire last night I actually heard fireworks!! Who'd have thought?
Posted by
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
2349 posts
I understand that the Canadians are always so prompt and polite that they celebrate the 4th early.
Posted by
Boscombe, Dorset, UK
964 posts
Nigel, you sure that wasn't gunfire as the armed forces practised so we could get those darned colonies back
;-) ?
Posted by
Troy, Oh, USA
2804 posts
They do not celebrate the 4th. One year we were at a B&B in Devon, the morning of the 4th the owner had a mini American flag on the table for us....it's just another day to them.
Posted by
Whitesboro, NY, USA
148 posts
A couple of years ago we were in Paris on July 4 and Galleries Lafayette gave all Americans a 10 per cent discount on all purchases throughout the day. Mary got a nice coat.
Posted by
OP
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
Reading this thread put a smile on my face. And smiles are good.
Thank you for your contributions on this.
Posted by
Troy, Oh, USA
2804 posts
Kent, you are so welcome....keep smiling.
Posted by
Monein, Pyrenees, France
425 posts
It is celebrated in much the same way that St Georges day is celebrated in the US. Roger
Posted by
Auburn, Alabama
1064 posts
Haven't you heard? They are so happy that they are no longer responsible for South Canada and its debts, wars and constant political bickering that they hold huge celebrations all over England. There are massive fireworks displays and ticker tape parades in every major town, including 13 parades in London, alone. I think I read that in News of the World. :>)
Posted by
Campbell, TX, USA
6 posts
I celebrate St George's day almost every day!
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
12313 posts
The same way we celebrate Guy Fawkes day. :)
Posted by
Germany
116 posts
Your post reminds me of a joke I heard in my childhood: Q: "Is there a 4th of July in England?"
A: "Yes, right after the 3rd!"
Posted by
aberdeen, scotland & london, uk
241 posts
Great thread!
;0))