North Dakota’s Official Fourth of July Do’s and Don’ts

The Fourth of July will be here before we know it, and yes, there are actual laws we have to follow, but there are a few unwritten rules too.
Before you go out to your Fourth of July celebration, remember these tips.
1. Never Say Fireworks Are Overrated

If you say this out loud in North Dakota, you'd better brace yourself.

North Dakotans LOVE to blow stuff up. We like it even more if it looks pretty when we do it.

We love our fireworks.

We love our freedom.

We love our freedom to shoot fireworks.

Don't say this to a North Dakotan. You will get an earful of more than just popping sounds.

2. Never Forget Bug Spray

This is one of those things that's worth going back home for. The mosquito situation right now is unbearable. If you enjoy having skin, don't forget the bug spray.

3. Don't Get Carried Away

We know you're having fun and drinking and shooting things off, but listen closely.

Play with the kids, play with your buddies, but don't play with your wife or girlfriend.

You shoot one thing at her, and all hell will break loose. The night will no longer be fun. You, dear sir, will be in trouble.

4. Challenge The Grill Master

Unless you want to have a spatula duel, don't question or challenge the grill man. You're advice will get ignored, and your invite will get lost next year.

Now that we've gotten into a couple of things you shouldn't do, here are a few things you should.

1. Have a fly swatter handy. Bugs will be going after your burger with vengeance.

2. Find a funny Fourth of July outfit.

3. Have fun!