The Fourth of July weekend is the easiest weekend to be downright cheap on a date. As cities across the country plan festivities, most of them are also eating the cost.

Parades, revolution re-enactments, festivals,  musical entertainment, and the fireworks lend themselves to the best thrifty dates. Even if there is an entrance fee-it’s probably minimal.   However, you will need to be cautious about the events you attend.  The funnel cake, candy apples,  beer gardens, and cute trinkets sold by those adorable vendors  can blow your budget out of the water!

Don’t be afraid to BYOE; bring your own everything! Drinks, good eats for a picnic,  chairs,  and blankets set the stage for a wonderful day.   Consider bringing playing cards, bubbles, or board games to help pass the time if you arrive early at the fireworks staging area.  

You may also enjoy getting a group of friends together for a backyard barbecue. Make it a pot-luck; let everyone bring their favorite dish then head over to the cities festivities.

You may want to purchase your own fireworks.   Although this may be a good idea if you live far away from the festivities,  buying  fireworks can get costly. Keep that in mind as you develop your budget.

To celebrate this holiday weekend, you could skip the crowds and cuddle up with your partner. That is one of the best (and cheapest) dates ever!

Whatever you choose to do,  should prove to be a very inexpensive date. Set a budget and stick to it.   Be sure to let us know how you saved money  on dates  this weekend!

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