So we decided to take a trip over the border to visit our northern neighbors (the borders only about 60 miles), and see how they celebrate their 4th of July rip-off holiday. (Though not exactly a rip-off, because their day just united three British colonies under one dominion they called Canada, but it was still under English rule).
First, though, we made a quick stop in Blaine WA, at a nice park on the border. Blaine is the northern most city on I-5 and said to be " where America begins." We wanted to get as Northwest as we could and look for a geocache, just like we did on the border of Mexico in the Southwest-most corner of the U.S. But we couldn't get a cell signal, so not geocache.
Next, we crossed the border into Canada and went to a nice seaside town called White Rock, where they were having some celebrations. Canadians? celebrate their holiday much as we do, with food, fairs, festivals, and fireworks. And everyone wears red and white. This year marks a special Canada, since it's their 150th anniversary.

When we get back to the park, there will be quite a few Canadians waiting for us there, running around, speaking french, and flying their flags. I guess they like to celebrate our 4th of July too.