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July 4 celebrations in Shanghai - By Morgan, Jul 02, 08

As a tribute to the upcoming American Independence Day this Friday, I give you in it's entirety Bill Pullman's speech from the 1996 Will Smith/ Jeff Goldblum blockbuster epic Independence Day:

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"Good morning. In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in the history of mankind.

"Mankind."

That word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps it's fate that today is the Fourth of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom... Not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution... but from annihilation. We are fighting for our right to live. To exist.

And should we win the day, the Fourth of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night!" We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today we celebrate our Independence Day!"

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America: inventor of the hot dog, improver of the English language, originator of the suplex, birthplace of "America's Next Top Model".

Here are some places that will be celebrating USA Independence Day 2008.

Don't forget to bring your infectious, cocksure, shoot-from-the-hip swagger, your self-righteous ignorance of the rest of the world, and your utter disdain for the metric system:

Amcham's All-Day Independence Day Celebration

A family event organized by the American Chamber of Commerce, this one's happening all day Saturday starting from 2pm at the Sheshan Golf Estate Country Club: live music, games (potato sack race anyone?), a charity bazaar, and food. All the proceeds to earthquake relief. Probably several thousand miniature American flags as well. Tickets are 300rmb for members, 400rmb for non-members, and kids, 150rmb. Call 6279-7119 for tickets.

British Bulldog's Independence Day party

The new Bulldog pays tribute to the colonies: live music, food and drink specials, free t-shirts, live sports, and music from house band "Dogstyle." From 9pm until 10pm they're giving away free American Craft beer, and its buy one get one free on American Craft after that. That's this Friday and there's no cover.

White Trash July 4 Bash at I Love Shanghai

Epicenter of cultural expression, I Love Shanghai salutes America in style. You know you're a redneck when... 150rmb gets you all-you-can eat BBQ & fixins and two free drink tickets. Keg games, obstacle course, fireworks, beer pong, all for USA Independence Day. Food by "Party On" catering.

The chanting of USA! USA! is all the more powerful when interspersed with the chanting of CHUG! CHUG!

Otto's Independence Day BBQ

The new Otto café on Nanjing rings in July 4 with a 150rmb BBQ feast after work on Friday. Free flow drinks and meat. To get that 150rmb price tag, send a message with the words "BBQ" and your name to 132 4808 2640.

Or just show up and pay 188rmb, but paying full price for stuff is not what our forefathers fought for.

They've got a nice, spacious patio at that new Otto as well.

Bubba's Golf Tourney

Bubba's is holding its second Annual July 4th Golf Charity event. This ones happening on Friday at the Lake Hill Country Club near Haining New Business District. Bubba's is providing a bus to the golf course and they'll have cold beer on board. To register, send an email to bubba@bubbas.com.cn and they'll get back to you with the full details. The event will benefit a Jane Goodall effort to improve school facilities in Shanghai for migrant worker children.

Attica's Independence Day

Attica is expanding their Independence Day party to include themes non-American: "we have taken the traditional American Independence Day and expanded it to make tonight a celebration of all themes independent and global." But they’re hearts in the right place with a free Bud draft deal and the “Budweiser Angels” in attendance.

Happy Independence Day! USA! USA!

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