The Fourth of July is one of America’s most beloved holidays — a day filled with fireworks, cookouts, parades, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue. This year, the celebration carries even more meaning as the United States marks its 250th birthday. To get you in the patriotic spirit, WalletHub put together a collection of fun and surprising facts about the Fourth of July that are worth knowing before the festivities begin.
Key 4th of July Facts:
$9.4 billion: Amount Americans plan to spend on the 4th of July food.
150 million: Number of hot dogs eaten each 4th of July.
$4+ billion: Amount Americans plan to spend on 4th of July beer and wine.
$2.95 billion: Estimated amount spent on fireworks in 2025 (66% of fireworks injuries occur within a month of July 4).
$3.9 million: Value of American flags imported annually.
72.2 million: Number of people who travel 50+ miles from home for the 4th of July.
Plans for the 4th of July:
62 percent of Americans will attend a 4th of July picnic
76 is the record number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes by Joey Chesnut in 2021.
Beef is costing 12.9 percent more this year than last year
750 million lbs of chicken will be purchased leading up to the 4th of July
$4 billion will be spent on alcoholic beverages on the 4th of July
$536 million will be spent on the 4th of July wine
Facts about Fireworks:
16,000 fireworks displays are held each year
44 percent of Americans will attend a 4th of July fireworks display
3.6 million viewers will watch the Macy’s 4th of July fireworks event
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