Come celebrate the Fourth of July with the C&I family as we look back at our favorite destinations, recipes, tunes, fashion, and more.
The birth of American independence has been celebrated across the country for centuries. As each region, town, and family develops its own unique tradition, C&I is celebrating many ways in which we celebrate the Fourth of July.
Small town adventures, cocktail recipes, catchy tunes, beloved memories, and fashion tips — welcome to a very C&I Fourth of July!
Small Town Celebrations
Watch a Wyoming town with a population of 7,551 explode onto the scene with an annual Fourth of July celebration that could make even the top rodeos look like a picnic. Spend the day with the residents of Lander, Wyoming, as they celebrate one of the town’s most beloved holidays the Western way — with a parade and a rodeo.
Let's Drink (and Eat) to Freedom
Everybody has that one Fourth of July dish that brings back a flood of pleasant evocations. Check out some of our staff’s favorite Fourth of July snacks. Plus, travel to the mystical town of Breckenridge, Colorado, for some world class Fourth of July cocktails.
Musical Memories
No holiday is complete without a collection of tunes to fill the air. Music holds memories. This Fourth of July, our favorite country artists let us in on some of their favorite Fourth of July memories and the country hits they have inspired. Plus, give our Fourth of July playlist a listen.
A Fashion-Forward Fourth
Is red, white, and blue starting to feel a little limiting? Check out our Fourth of July fashion guide to spice up your Independence Day wardrobe the Wester way.
Remembering Why We Celebrate
As we set off fireworks and fire up the grill, it’s important to remember the reason we gather. Freedom is not a given. It is won by the sacrifices our fellow countrymen and women have made and continue to make. Take a moment to meditate on why we celebrate.
How do you celebrate the Fourth of July?
Enough about us. We want to know what Fourth of July traditions you and your loved ones have to celebrate American independence. Just head to our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and let us know in the comments to have your tradition shared with the rest of our family.