Share Your 4th Of July Photos!

It's here, the great summer holiday called the 4th of July.

July 4, 2012 marks the United States of America's 236th anniversary of freedom. Traditionally, Americans have celebrated the holiday with barbecues, days off from work and, of course, .

This year's holiday seems a bit strange to me as it falls smack-dab in the middle of the week, but a day off is a day off, right? So what are you doing for the 4th of July? My family will head to my aunt and uncle's house for a picnic, a dip in the pool and some sparklers.

Be sure to have your cameras (or phones!) ready to capture the amazing 4th of July picnic spreads, pets decked out in patriotic gear, kids enjoying a summer day, fireworks (be safe!) and more! Don't forget to take a moment to share those great shots with the rest of the Patch readers by clicking "Upload Photos & Video" right near our featured photo.