Happy 4th of July!

There are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day but one of the most popular is an outdoor gathering with family and friends.

Americans plan to spend a mind-boggling $9.4 billion on food for the Fourth of July with another $4 billion spent on food and wine. That’s a whole lot of barbecues, cookouts and fun for all.

If you are one of the people who is hosting a celebration – or looking for something to bring – you will be glad to know Target is open regular hours on Independence Day. Store hours will be 8 a.m.-10 p.m., though some services and departments may have shorter holiday hours. Always check ahead with your location.

When you stop by Target, you can check out the holiday sales:

20% off select Sun Squad toys, including the Jumbo Connect Giant Game. It’s regularly $65 but on sale for $52.

Target clothing deals – 20% off women’s swimsuits, women’s tees and tank tops and women’s hats. There’s also 20% off kids, toddler and baby swimsuits, tees and tank tops and kids’ sandals and shoes. Men’s tees and tank tops and swimsuits are all 20% off.

Beach towels are 20% off. One great buy is the 100% cotton Cabana 4-pack of Beach Towels from Great Bay Home. They are normally $79.99 but are on sale for $54.99.