CINDERELLA CARPET ONE IN SALINAS WISHES YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

Independence Day celebrates the birthday of the USA.  Founded July 4^th 1776, with the signing of the Declaration of Independence, America is celebrating its 236^th birthday this year.  The 4^th is a time for the Red White and Blue.  A time for picnics, parades and marching bands.  A time for beaches, BBQs and “Bombs Bursting in Air.  So pour yourself a soda, put another “shrimp on the Barbie,” and join Cinderella Carpet One in Salinas and San Luis Obispo for a birthday celebration with fun holiday activities for you and your family.

Did you know….

That Americans spent more than $4.7 million on American flags in 2011?

And did you know that the vast majority of those flags --$4.3 million worth – were made in China?

Did you know….

There are nine places named “freedom,” including the most populace city on the list:  Freedom, California (population 6,000 residents)?

Did you know….

That more than 270 million Americans visit a national park every year?

The first national park was Yellowstone, designated as such in 1872 by President Ulysses S. Grant.  Today, there are over 400 national parks, covering more than 84 million acres from Maine to California.  Visiting one of these 400 parks is a great way to experience a true taste of America’s vast beauty.

Did you know….

That America’s second president John Adams was the first to light the fireworks spark for Independence Day when he said the holiday ought to be celebrated with parades and parties – and illuminations from one end of the continent to the other.  Nothing says 4^th of July like fireworks.

Did you know…

That the original Pledge of Allegiance was written in 1892 by Christian socialist, Francis Bellamy?

The original version did not include the words “under God”.  They were added in the 1950s after the Knights of Columbus successfully campaigned to Congress.  Bellamy’s granddaughter said he would have resented the change.

Cinderella Carpet One would like to wish each of you a very safe and happy 4^th of July.  Take time to reflect on the freedoms that we enjoy, and the price that was paid by so many so that we could enjoy those freedoms.