CP NEWS: 4th of July: 10 and 10

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Forget fireworks. To hell with apple pie. And save the barbecue for your boring married friends. This year, the 4th of July is on the best of all possible days: Tuesday. So unless your boss is evil incarnate, that means a four-day weekend. To prepare you, Clubplanet presents another ten and ten: ten stupid factoids, ten hot parties.

10 Stupid Factoids

1. The 4th of July was not declared a legal holiday until 1941.

2. You know those "All-American" fireworks? They were invented in China in the 11th century.

3. The flag was made by Mary Pickersgill and her 13-year-old daughter. The flag was so big that no room in the Pickersgill home could fit it, so they took it to a local brewery where it could be stretched out. And thus began the American traditions of supersizing and boozing.

4. 150 million. That's how many hotdogs are expected to be consumed by Americans on the Fourth. (That’s one frank for every two people.)

5. The "Star-Spangled Banner," our country's ode to independence from England, is set to an English drinking song.

6. "Uncle Sam" didn't first appear during the Revolutionary War, but instead in the War of 1812 on supply containers. He wasn't officially adopted as a national symbol until 1861.

7. On the first 4th of July (well, not the first ever, technically, just the first Independence Day), the population of the colonies was 2.5 million. Or roughly the number of people waiting in line at Crobar.

8. Every 4th of July the bell is tapped, not actually rung.

9. John Adams said of Independence Day: "It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more." Too bad he was referring to July 2, not July 4th.

10. July 4th 1778, George Washington gave his troops a double ration of rum. So when your friends are feeding you shots, don't let George down.

10 Hot Parties

1. Oscar G at Amber Ultra Lounge

Hamptons

Sunday, July 2st Tickets

Direct from SPACE Miami, renowned DJ Oscar G will bring a taste of downtown MIA to the Hamptons’ sleek-n’-chic Amber Ultra Lounge.

2. Armin Van Buuren @ Crobar Chicago

Chicago

Friday June 30th Tickets

Because he hasn’t played in the states in months. Come hear the latest hits off his new album A State of Trance 2006.

3. Freedom Fest at Nikki Beach

Miami

Friday through Tuesday. Noon until 5am.

Tickets

Peter Bailey, Jimmy Toural, Joseph Anthony, Patrick M. 12 noon till 5 AM. And that's just Day 1. For the entire weekend, the world's top dance music talent will take to the decks for Freedom Festival.

4. Avalon - Independence Day Weekender

Los Angeles

Friday June 30st and Saturday July 1st Tickets

It’s a long weekend, might as well be a long party. Tall Paul on Friday, Danny Howells on Saturday

5. The Soul – Full Saturday

Palm Beach

Saturday, July 1st Tickets

With R & B and hip-hop talent like Lauryn Hill, Al Green, India Arie, The Roots, DJ Irie (of the Miami Heat), Politicks, and Against The Girl, this event is expected to be massive. Taking place at the Meyer Ampitheatre in West Palm Beach, this is a great way to spend the afternoon and evening before hitting the clubs for the holiday weekend madness. Presales here

6. Pre-Independence Day Soiree at The Plumm

New York

Monday, July 3rd

NYC’s poshest celebrity battle-zone plays host to a pre-Independence Day Soirée on Monday. Although don’t expect to find anyone fighting over freedom at this joint. Do yourself a favor and steer clear of any aging rockers or miniature fashionistos.

7. Shampoo

Philadelphia

Saturday, July 1st Tickets

From the creators of Whistle and Happiness, Local 13 brings you another long weekend event of music and mayhem featuring Infected Mushroom, Bad Boy Bill, Junior Vasquez and Mark Farina. Grab your UFO pants and glowsticks and party like it’s (literally) 1999.

8. Body & Soul Reunion at PS1

New York

Saturday, July 1st, 3pm - 9pm

Scenesters delight as this year’s Warm-Up series kicks off with Body and Soul’s 10-year reunion. Get down and funky to house legends François K, Danny Krivit and Joe Claussel, all while wading in and wafting through the geometric dreamosphere designed by Obra Architects.

9. Space

Miami

Saturday, July 1st Tickets

Rising star Nic Fanciulli joins Space residents Oscar G, Cedric Gervais, and Ivano Bellini for a seemingly endless marathon of music that is likely to end sometime on Sunday afternoon. Get some sleep before this one.

10. DJ AM at Tavern

Hamptons

Friday, June 30th

If you’re one of the ones flocking en masse to the Hamptons for the holiday, the Tavern offers a solid-gold line-up for you and your other sheep. DJ AM returns on Saturday with his left-coast blend of mash-ups and hip hop. Otherwise, check out other NYC favorites like Exacta and Boris on Friday and Sunday.

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