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Gather Your Family and Join the Adventure!
On July 3rd and 4th, join families across the nation for an Independence Day celebration!
As America reopens – Trail Life USA is excited to join Operation Christmas Child in uniting families for a unique Backyard Cookout and Campout Event. Fire up the grill, heat the dutch ovens, pitch a tent, pull out the backyard games, and invite friends and family for a nationwide virtual celebration of Freedom!
On Friday, July 3rd, tune in to the livestream event with Trail Life USA, Operation Christmas Child, Focus on the Family, and Trailmen around the nation at 4PM EDT on this website to kickoff an incredible weekend!
“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” – Abraham Lincoln
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Suggested Text: This Independence Day - as America reopens – Trail Life USA is excited to join Operation Christmas Child in uniting families for a unique Backyard Cookout and Campout Event. Fire up the grill, heat the dutch ovens, pitch a tent, pull out the backyard games, and invite friends and family for a nationwide virtual celebration of Freedom!
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