The older I get and the more I realize what American holidays really represent, the less they mean to me. What was once a holiday for patriotism, fireworks, and all that good stuff has just become a long weekend with extra time for sleep and partying.

So in honor of the long weekend and great weather, here’s a list of the events, parties, cookouts and everything in between for 4th of July Weekend.

July 1st:

Down to Party at Baby’s All Right. Free with RSVP here.

Friday Night Shenanigans at Brooklyn Nights. Free until 12am.

Ghe2o Goth1k in Brooklyn. $10 tickets available here.

Inner City Kids + Friends BBQ at Paperbox- 8PM Ladies free all night.

July 2nd:

Everyday People x Summer Stage Brooklyn: 7PM to 9PM at Herbert Von King Park

Chicken & Beer Party at La Marina. Tickets available here.

Hectic at Transpecos. $10

July 3rd:

Trapball at Studio 301. Tickets available here.

Littnic at Prospect Park

July 4th:

Fuck the Fourth Concert at Trans-Pecos. Tickets available here.

Phony PPL and D.R.A.M. concert at Fulton & Water St for free!

Everyday Afrique at Output. Tickets available here.