Fourth of July Archives

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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Update: Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens – Again!

The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) reported that Route 32 in Zurquí has reopened. This vital road, the main connection between the...

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica Through a Tico Kitchen

Wondering where I was going to get the pan drippings for the gravy and mashed potatoes I agreed to make for an expat Thanksgiving...

Landslides Prompt Closure of Costa Rica’s Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí

Transit Police shut down Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí early this morning after landslides dumped debris onto the highway amid ongoing heavy rains. The...

How To Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey With Cornbread and Pecan Stuffing in Costa Rica

If you’re spending Thanksgiving in Costa Rica, the basics of a good turkey don’t change: crisp skin, juicy meat and lots of gravy. What...

Fourth of July

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

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

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

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

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

Hurricane Arthur puts a damper on July 4 celebrations in US

VIDEO: Barbecuing with Lucas Withington

American Colony to host 54th annual Independence Day Picnic

Latest News

Update: Costa Rica’s Route 32 Reopens – Again!

Thanksgiving in Costa Rica Through a Tico Kitchen

Landslides Prompt Closure of Costa Rica’s Route 32 at Cerro Zurquí

How To Roast a Thanksgiving Turkey With Cornbread and Pecan Stuffing in Costa Rica

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