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The
A.M. Costa Rica staff wish you
a safe and wonderful 4th of
July in Costa Rica.
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Plenty
of options to celebrate the 4th of
July
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff
The 243rd celebration of the U.S.
Independence Day started
Wednesday, at 11:30 a.m at the
National Monument in San José*,
when Sharon Day U.S. ambassador,
paid tribute nu placing a floral
offering at the foot of the
statue.
The U.S. Embassy located will be
closed in observance of U.S.
Independence Day.
Later at 3 p.m. the U. S. Air
Force band, Airmen of Note, gave a
concert in the Civic Center for
Peace in Desamparados*, San
José. The rhythm of jazz and the
mix of international music by the
11 members of the group delighted
the public.
As A.M. Costa Rica reported
Friday, the main event for U.S.
citizens in Costa Rica is the
American Colony Committee
celebration of Independence Day
later today.
During the 1950s, the U.S. Embassy
has hosted a 4th of July picnic at
the ambassador's residence. Later
the committee took over.
The committee has invited the
public to this year’s Independence
Day celebration. It will be held
on in the covered Plaza AE101 by
Crate&Barrel, in
Avenida Escazú*
in San José.
There will be activities for
children and adults, DJ Borris
music, a Mustang 65 rock concert,
4th of July Flag ceremony,
performances by Airmen of Note,
the Coffee Pickin Square Dancers,
the North American Cultural Center
Jazz Orchestra and an antique car
parade, then all will end with
fireworks. The celebration from 3
to 7 p.m. will be open for the
public with no entrance fee. More
information is available at
8369-7992.
For expats who cannot reach the
celebration at Avenida Escazú,
there are more options for today:
-
Los Sueños Beach
Club Marina* in Herradura
Beach starts a party 4:30 p.m.
with live music, a special
American menu, and a fireworks
show at 7 p.m. It also will be
open to the public. More
information at 2630-4050.
- Villas Rio Mar*,
in Dominical Beach in Osa, offers
special 25 percent discount for AM
Costa Rica readers, promo code
"AMCR05", a special American menu
and cocktails. More
information at 2787- 0053.
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Marina Pez Vela*
in Quepos plans a Fourth of July
celebration starting at 3 p.m.
with live music, hot dogs, chili,
apple pie and finishing at 11 p.m.
with fireworks. More information
at 2774-9000.
-
Kaffee Baden
Biergarten*, on Avenue 16th
and 2nd Street in San Isidro de El
General, at the south mountains
zone of San José starts its
celebration at 11 a.m. with live
music and an American menu by Chef
Memo. More information at
2771-1185.
- Sailing Center*,
near Bahia del Sol in Potrero,
Guanacaste, starting a celebration
at noon with DJ music, a cornhole
tournament, pinky guaro, games,
food, and fireworks. More
information at 2654-4300.
- The Garden Bar*
in Hotel Puerta del Sol in Playas
del Coco, Guanacaste begins with
live music at 6 p.m with the Rock
Dealers Band. Planned are beer
buckets and fishbowls. More
information at 2670-0195.
- Zi Lounge*
in Coco, Guanacaste has scheduled
live music with Will Matthews and
Los Vaqueros band with an American
food menu and fireworks starting
at 10 p.m. More information at
8888-3939 or 2670-1978.
- Pelicanos Hotel*
at Esterillos Este plans an
American BBQ and live music with
James E.P, starting at 2 p.m. More
information at 2778-8105.
- The 4th of July
annual softball game* is at
Brasilito in Guanacaste next to
Lucy's restaurant, starting at
1:30 p.m. with the first pitch at
2 p.m. Potrero is playing
Tamarindo. Hot dogs or hamburger
will be or sale. More information
is on the softball game Facebook page
here*
- Surf Club Bar
& Grill*, 100 meters
east of Supermercado Langosta or
100 meters north of the Barceló at
Lorena, Guanacaste starts its
celebration at 11 a.m. with an
American food menu. There is a $10
admission for two persons. Teams
will compete at Horseshoes,
foosball, ping pong, darts and
pool for gold, silver, and bronze
medal prizes. More information at
2653-1886.
- Jacó Bar*,
located across the street from Mas
x Menos supermarket plans a
celebration starting at 10 p.m.
with live music with Lucho
Calavera. More information at
2643-4080.
- Grand Casino
Escazú, located 350 meters
west of Multiplaza Escazú Mall,
starts its celebration at 9:30
p.m. with an Independence show,
live music and an American food
menu. More information at
4055-0503.
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How do you like to celebrate the
4th of July abroad? We would like
to know your thoughts on this
story. Send your comments to: news@amcostarica.com
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