USA! USA! USA!: Where to Celebrate America in Beijing This July 4

Grab your best red, white, and blue outfit and slap on your "Make America Great Again" caps because it's time to celebrate the Fourth of July. Venues around town are marking the occasion with parties and events; we'll be updating this blog as and when the events come in, or you can find the most up to date list of July 4 events in our Events Section here.

Jul 1-4: Independence Day Weekend at Ramo
Independence Day celebrations are all about comfort food and Ramo is celebrating everything that makes American cuisine great with an all-American menu featuring pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad, strawberry shortcakes, and hard lemonade (just so things aren't too wholesome). The menu will be available throughout July 1-4, when they'll also be screening classic American movies.

Jul 4: Barbecue Whole Hog Buffet and Live Music at Home Plate
What restaurant in Beijing says "America" more than Home Plate? They'll be honoring the picnics, carnivals and backyard barbecues held across America on July 4 with a hog roast and buffet, including smoked chicken wings, potato salad, ranch beans, and more. Steve Mac and The Mac Daddies will be on hand to provide some live music from 9pm. Buffet priced at RMB 138 per person, from 6-8pm. 

Jul 4: Quiz and Cookout at The Local
Better brush up on your US trivia because from 8.30pm on July 4, The Local's Kenn and Martin will be hosting a one-off themed quiz. Expect prizes for the winners of each round, as well as a prize for the overall winner. Before the quiz, they'll be hosting a classic cookout, with burgers and hot dogs on the grill (from RMB 50, served as a set with jalapeño :popper" potato salad, spiced corn on the cob, potato chips, mojito-basted pineapple and watermelon, and a bottle of Firestone Walker or Boulevard beer). 

Jul 4: July Fourth Barbecue at the Project Pengyou Courtyard
Project Pengyou is hosting their annual Independence Day celebration at their courtyard, offering all-you-can-eat barbecue and drinks for RMB 100 (veggie options are also available). There will be a special performance by JingSing Acapella. Register via EventBrite here.

Jul 4: Carne Pop-up at Cantina Agave
This July 4, slider providers Carne (usually operating out of Yu on Chunxiu Lu) will be popping up at Cantina Agave, serving their signature mini burgers alongside an all-night happy hour.

Jul 4: Free Beer for US Citizens at The Brickyard
The founders of Mutianyu retreat The Brickyard are celebrating their fellow Americans this Independence Day, giving away a free beer for any US citizen who eats with them on July 4. Note that you'll need to present your passport as proof.

Rager Pie Freedom Pie
Finally, if you're looking to stay in over the holiday period, or just want to guzzle on some delicious and patriotic pie, Rager have created a special Freedom Pie for the occasion. Order via their WeChat (ID: wilnos).

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