Top 5 Forgotten 4th of July Traditions

The 4th of July is this Friday, let's take a moment and remember some long forgotten Independence Day traditions.

Rocket Rides

Prior to WWII, rockets for sale to the general public were as big as cars. Folks often flew these rockets through the air on the 4th of July, typically over water for a splash landing.

Eagle Staring Contests

Often considered a risky game, Eagle Staring was at one point considered the most honorable tradition in our nation, even though it led to thousands of eye injuries.

Carrying a boxer

Probably the most forgotten tradition is carrying a boxer around to ward off bad spirits.

Sea Turtle Cook Off

A tradition adopted from our neighbors in South America, Sea Turtle hamburgers fed hundreds of thousands of hungry Americans on the 4th.

Tipsy Toddler Competitions

For one day out of the year the age restriction on the consumption of alcohol was lifted. Parents would gather their kids, put funny hats on them, and fill them full of vodka and cranberry juice. The child who stood the longest without falling over would bring home a bag of those tiny bottles of liquor you find on airplanes or at hotel minibars.