- Attended neighborhood 4th of July festival – check
- Lit sparklers with grandchild in the driveway – check
- Grilled hot dogs – check
- Ate watermelon in the backyard with dog – check
- Watched first stage of the Tour de France – check
- Fried fresh vegetables from the garden for dinner – check
- Sang patriotic songs along with the Boston Pops – check
- Watched fireworks – check
Yes, I believe this was an official 4th of July.