1. Go to a British pub. Be all like “Hey, screw you Brits! You ain’t the boss of me!”

2. Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. You can be a spectator or apply for the competition if it’s not too late. Coney Island. Where else?

3. Take a self guided battle for New York tour. It covers a lot. You may need to stop for a pint at a British pub.

4. Brooklyn Music Festival at Floyd Bennett Field. Reggae, ska, calypso, hip hop….

5. Circle Line cruise. Never done it. Not July 4th, not ever. But could be a smile. 79 bucks though. Ouch.

6. Stormville Flea Market. July 3rd & 4th. Worth the drive.

7. Let the eagle soar! Celebrate America’s icon at the Audubon Center in Prospect Park. July 3 & 4. There are other events taking place in the park that day, so bring a picnic and hang out some.

8. What’s more Amer-kin than seeing the next best thing to Johnny Cash? Rosanne Cash at Governors Island. Free show and ferry.

9. Joisey. Macy’s fireworks are over The Hudson this year, not the East River. Hop on the PATH to Hoboken or Weehawkin. Force your way to the crowded waterfronts or check out the restaurants or cruises.

10. Splurge! Go to the top of the Empire State Building. You can’t get a much better view than that. Tickets are $125 a pop and limited to the first 300 people. It doesn’t seem to be sold out yet.

Most importantly, kids, remember not to blow off your face or hands with illegal fireworks!

Happy 4th!!