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Arts and Culture

Dueling anthems: ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ and ‘Hermosa Bandera’

The Tico Times - July 4, 2018

Fourth of July

Traditional Fourth of July Picnic premieres new venue, format on Tuesday

Expat Living

PHOTOS: The American Colony’s 56th annual Fourth of July picnic

AMCHAM

American Colony to host 56th annual U.S. Independence Day picnic on Sunday

Expat Living

US Embassy in San José celebrates Fourth of July, tips hat to Solís

Environment and Wildlife

Hurricane Arthur puts a damper on July 4 celebrations in US

The Tico Times -

Arthur was designated as the first Atlantic hurricane of the season at 5 a.m. Thursday as it headed toward the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Arts and Culture

VIDEO: Barbecuing with Lucas Withington

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In May 2013, a friend asked Lucas Withington to make a grill. Since then, he has crafted nearly 40 grills, each one specific to his client’s needs.

Arts and Culture

American Colony to host 54th annual Independence Day Picnic

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The annual Fourth of July Picnic is a beloved institution, and folks look forward to attending all year long. Organized by The American Colony Committee, the picnic is like a transplanted county fair.

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