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The 4th of July is on Saturday. How will your plans change this year because of the pandemic?

According to a National Retail Federation survey, 76% of consumers plan to celebrate the 4th of July this year compared to 86% last year.

Many people say they are hesitant about going to public events right now, and only 24% say they will attend community celebrations. That's compared to 40% last year.

More than half of consumers are planning to celebrate with a cookout or BBQ, according to the NRF survey. People celebrating expect to spend about $76 on average.

How do you plan to celebrate the 4th of July this year?

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