When the 4th of July comes around, many people think about some really fun things…what to throw on the BBQ, Americana-inspired parades, fireworks and a lazy summer day on the beach.  How great is that!?

Underneath all of the vacation plans, sparkling red, white & blue banners and celebration lies something truly important.  Pride.  Not the sticky kind that gets us into trouble, but the honest “glowy” kind.  That unmistakable “Proud to be American, proud to be free” kind.

Take out those flags, put aside the daily grind and put on your version of American pride this Thursday.

Happy Independence Day!