Happy Independence Day! Many of us American expats are not feeling too patriotic this year, and Corona prevents any big celebrations to boot. But perhaps we can order some barbecue and get out the left-over New Year’s sparklers at least.
As of this post date, outdoor grilling is currently disallowed in Berlin due to the pandemic. Please let leave a comment if you know otherwise. (See: https://www.berlin.de/kultur-und-tickets/tipps/2431087-1678259-grillen-in-berlin.html)
Meanwhile, here are some BBQ Restaurants in Berlin.
[Please Note: We are not paid to advertise and cannot attest to the quality of the places listed below. If you do go, please let us know in the comments how it was!]
Chicago Williams
Hannoversche Str. 2 10115 Berlin Mitte
Offers delivery with Lieferando
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Blackbeards Restaurant
Pappelallee 55, Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
Tu-Sa 17-23:00, Sun: 17-22:00
https://www.blackbeards.berlin
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Lino’s Barbecue, Texas style
Wed-Sun 17:00-22:00
Malplaquetstrasse 43, 13347 Berlin Wedding
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Big Stuff Smoked BBQ
Tu-Saturdays at Markthalle Neun from 12:00 until sold out
Eisenbahnstrasse 42/43 10997 Berlin Kreuzberg
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The Bird Barbecue
Texan style BBQ near Mauerpark. You can now book a reservation to
Tues-Fri 18-22:00, Saturday 17-22:00, Sunday 16-22:00
ALSO they are now offering online ordering for next day delivery anywhere in Germany
Berlin delivery day is Saturdays or you can select a pick up
Order latest 21:00 o’clock the day before your preferred shipping, delivery or pick-up day:
https://www.thebirdbbq.com/shop
Oderberger Str. 61, 10435 Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
And…
You can get Kimchi Cowboy’s 4th of July Chili Dogs at
Protokol Berlin
Saturday 14-21:00
Boxhagener 110 Strasse 10245 Berlin F’chain
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BOOKS
Fourth of July Children’s Books
Here are some book recommendations from Scholastic for preschool through 3rd grade: https://www.scholastic.com/parents/school-success/learning-toolkit-blog/10-fourth-july-picture-books.html
Happy Cultivated on You Tube does readings of:
-Apple Pie Fourth of July:
-Daniel Tiger’s First Fourth of July
and
-Fourth of July Mice
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MOVIES
Redbook Magazine has put together a list of family friendly patriotic American movies you can watch with your family on the 4th of July:
https://www.redbookmag.com/life/g20636019/best-4th-of-july-movies-for-kids/
CRAFTS
Here are a few nice 4th of July crafts you can do with your kids:
DIY Confetti Poppers
https://www.happinessishomemade.net/diy-confetti-poppers-for-4th-of-july/
Make a starry necklace
https://www.firstpalette.com/craft/starry-necklace.html
Fireworks Painting
https://www.firstpalette.com/craft/firework-printing.html (see Feature Image)
And a bit of messy outdoor play for little ones:
Shaving Cream Fireworks
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Last but not least,
Democrats in Berlin is doing a voter registration drive and will be out in various locations throughout the city. You can go to register to vote from abroad or volunteer for voter assistance or sign up for phone banking or just hang out with fellow Americans. You can RSVP and get details on the locations here: https://www.democratsabroad.org/de-berlin_events
Here are the locations and times they will be outdoors on the 4th of July:
Friedrichshain – Shakespeare & Sons
11am – 1pm
Prenzlauer Berg – Cookies and Cream Garden
1 – 3pm
Kreuzberg – Schöneberger Wiese in Gleisdreieck Park
1 – 3pm
Wedding – Volkspark Humboldthain
1 – 3pm
Potsdam – Starbucks Brandenburgerstraße
12 – 2pm
Saturday Club 