The Daily Clog » Independence Day http://clog.dailycal.org A Cal blog brought to you by The Daily Californian Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:53:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Fourth of July Flag-Burning: Only in Berkeley! http://clog.dailycal.org/2008/07/03/fourth-of-july-flag-burning-only-in-berkeley/ http://clog.dailycal.org/2008/07/03/fourth-of-july-flag-burning-only-in-berkeley/#comments Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:53:36 +0000 Patrici Flores http://clog.dailycal.org/?p=1488 Because big holidays can’t pass without someone in the Bay Area burning a flag (just look at what fat-man-on-bike did to Christmas)–we feel obliged to announce the “Anti-4th of July” festivities that take place tomorrow in both Berkeley and San Francisco. We found out about the former after peeping the multiple notices taped to the floor of Sproul Plaza, which advertise the anti-celebratory affair’s abundance of video, music, food and perhaps a little bit of flag-burning. God Bless America!

The picnic will happen from 12 to 4 p.m. at Rogers Park. Yes, it ends early–most likely so the disgruntled anti-American Americans can go admire the official fireworks shows/”bomb simulations.” Or maybe they’ll move on to other anti-patriotic parties, like the one in San Francisco that plans to accompany the waterfront explosions.

Whatever your plans are–the Clog hopes you at least have some BBQ, and maybe watch Hancock. Happy July 4!

Image Source: kendrak under Creative Commons
Anti-4th of July Guerrilla Screening in the Park [IndyBay]
Coming Events at Revolution Books [Revolution Books]
Earlier: Get Ready for a Bitchin’ July 4

]]> http://clog.dailycal.org/2008/07/03/fourth-of-july-flag-burning-only-in-berkeley/feed/ 0 The Clog Wishes You a Happy Independence Day http://clog.dailycal.org/2007/07/04/the-clog-wishes-you-a-happy-independence-day/ http://clog.dailycal.org/2007/07/04/the-clog-wishes-you-a-happy-independence-day/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:10:52 +0000 Ethan Strauss http://newclog.dailycal.org/?p=496
Happy firework day, all. Enjoy the festivities. Try not to get too drunk/sun-burnt. And don’t get shaded out by all the bomb sniffing dogs on BART.

]]> http://clog.dailycal.org/2007/07/04/the-clog-wishes-you-a-happy-independence-day/feed/ 0 Independence Day: An Excuse to Blow Stuff Up (But Hopefully Not Fingers) http://clog.dailycal.org/2007/07/02/independence-day-an-excuse-to-blow-stuff-up-but-hopefully-not-fingers/ http://clog.dailycal.org/2007/07/02/independence-day-an-excuse-to-blow-stuff-up-but-hopefully-not-fingers/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:46:52 +0000 Christine Borden http://newclog.dailycal.org/?p=492 If this is your first time experiencing a Bay Area summer, you'll need a little guide to the best fireworks around. The Fourth of July is coming up, and we're ready to see stuff exploding in the air (and hopefully not in our hands). The SF Chron asked the people where they find the best watching site in their daily bit Two Cents. Most popular answer? It's quite lame, we'll tell you that.]]>
If this is your first time experiencing a Bay Area summer, you’ll need a little guide to the best fireworks around. The Fourth of July is coming up, and we’re ready to see stuff exploding in the air (and hopefully not in our hands).

The SF Chron asked the people where they find the best watching site in their daily bit Two Cents. Most popular answer? It’s quite lame, we’ll tell you that.

In regards to the top choice, Gerard Cecchettini from San Francisco put it best:

bq. In front of your TV! No traffic problems, no parking problems, safe, relaxing, with goodies to eat at your fingertips, you can drink and not have to be dry because you’re not driving, and you can watch the celebration across the United States with your honey. Can’t beat that!

But the Clog poo-poos that idea. We liked the suggestions of some others, like that of Anh Chu from Oakland. She recommended watching fireworks “on the grass at the Oakland A’s coliseum … after celebrating the A’s with great fans.”

Or how about a typical Berkeley native’s response? Elaine Lee suggested:

bq. Indian Rock in Berkeley. When you climb to the top of it, you get a magnificent, unobstructed view of the Bay Area. Simultaneously you get this remarkable surrealistic sensation of viewing fireworks while sitting on a beautiful huge rhyolite volcanic rock that is over 11 millions years old.

What about our two cents? We say head over to the Berkeley Marina, which, according to the city of Berkeley’s website, will house a giant slide. No mention of any age restriction…

The fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., but show up before 7 p.m. if you’re driving and want a decent parking space. Festivities start at noon.

Or, of course, you could make your own fireworks … in bed.

Two Cents [SF Chron]
4TH OF JULY @ THE BERKELEY MARINA [City of Berkeley Community Calendar]

]]> http://clog.dailycal.org/2007/07/02/independence-day-an-excuse-to-blow-stuff-up-but-hopefully-not-fingers/feed/ 0 City of Oakland Pushes July 4th Back to July 28th, No Comment From Founding Fathers http://clog.dailycal.org/2007/06/28/city-of-oakland-pushes-july-4th-back-to-july-28th-no-comment-from-founding-fathers/ http://clog.dailycal.org/2007/06/28/city-of-oakland-pushes-july-4th-back-to-july-28th-no-comment-from-founding-fathers/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:58:42 +0000 Ethan Strauss http://newclog.dailycal.org/?p=484 Well, the view from Tightwad Hill will probably be pretty shitty this year. The slow progress of the Jack London Square construction project has nixed the traditional July 4th fireworks display. Our condolences to lovers of shiny explosions. All the poor denizens of Oakland shall go fireworkless on their day of freedom. Somewhere in the hills, the Grinch of Oaktown (E 40’s evil twin?) is smiling and snickering. City Council President Ignacio De La Fuente griped bq. There aren't many opportunities for our residents to enjoy the water for free.]]> Well, the view from Tightwad Hill will probably be pretty shitty this year. The slow progress of the Jack London Square construction project has nixed the traditional July 4th fireworks display. Our condolences to lovers of shiny explosions. All the poor denizens of Oakland shall go fireworkless on their day of freedom. Somewhere in the hills, the Grinch of Oaktown (E 40’s evil twin?) is smiling and snickering.

City Council President Ignacio De La Fuente griped

bq. There aren’t many opportunities for our residents to enjoy the water for free.

Hmm. Something tell us that when De La Fuente said that, he really was thinking, “How the hell else can we make use of that mercury-ridden filth pool?!”

So why didn’t Oakland look ahead and plan an alternative celebration? We’re quite curious. And stunner shaded—but not in the good way.

No worries, though. Oakland has decided to merely postpone July 4th. Fireworks will be incorporated into a July 28th music festival at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park. Hopefully the bombs bursting in air will drown out the sound of George Washington’s ghost vomiting.

This brings us an interesting opportunity, though. Is it possible to make July 28th “International Hyphy Day”? Can we make up a story in which a martyred Mac Dre valiantly expels So Cal from our music scene in a momentous, high stakes, July 28th side-show? Just a thought.

Image Source: Daily Cal
Oakland July 4 fireworks cancelled [Inside Bay Area]

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