Celebrating the 4th of July in Costa Rica
- by crv.staff
- 02.07.09
- 6:00 PM UTC
- Filed in Costa Rica
If you happen to have the good fortune to be a US expat living in Costa Rica, here’s an idea on how to spend the fourth of July, even while in paradise.
Source: Inside Costa Rica
Even when you are living abroad, there are opportunities to celebrate the 4th of July. The largest celebration in Costa Rica is hosted by The American Colony Committee in Costa Rica and open to all U.S. citizens and their immediate family and proof of citizenship is required.
This picnic was started over 40 years ago. It was designed to give children of U.S. citizens living abroad an idea of a traditional Independence Day celebration. The celebration will feature hot dogs and beer, square dancing as well as rock music. There will be a traditional flag ceremony.
The celebration takes place Friday, July 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. It is being held at the Cerveceria picnic grounds.
The charge for the picnic is $4.00 U.S. and children under 5 are free. They will not accept credit cards or large bills.
Many other non-profit organizations join with The American Colony to make this a special event for the central valley. The Republicans Living Abroad, The Democrats Living Abroad and CRUSA are just some of the organizations in community service tents at the picnic.
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