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[h3]Hello hello, darlings! As you might’ve noticed, we have finally arrived at our first, big IC event. That’s right! It is finally the 4th of July for the town of Salem. In celebration of our nation’s independence, the Salemites will celebrate in grand fashion. Everything will be festive. The entire town will be decorated in various, colorful decorations of red, white, and blue.  Additionally, each family will have their own celebration. Throughout the day (as we skip throughout it), you may have the opportunity to interact with whomever you wish. However, this time around - at least for the morning - we will be sticking to a mostly-linear series of interactions. This is not to limit you but to build upon family relations.

And speaking of families, This is generally how things will be played out for the day IC.

[indent]The Bradys, Hortons, and Carver families are all close to each other, so it should be completely understandable that, later in the day (afternoon to night), they will be holding the annual 4th of July celebration by the lake. Though the lake, in general, is where the fireworks and the largest BBQ in the entire town will be held, these three families will obviously be the focus and they will have the largest area of the lake to do as they please. 

The Zima family, though not natives of the US of A, may opt to join the other families in the celebration later on in the day. However, for the morning and well into the afternoon (it is up for debate depending on what Ruby and Fab want to do) will be kept to the Zima Mansion for Katinka’s 26th Birthday celebration. Family from all over will be pouring into Salem to celebrate the second-eldest child of Dmitri and Natasha’s birthday independence. 

As for the Castillos, up to my current knowledge of typing this, there aren’t any specific plans. They may do as they please, though if Angie or Spooner have any ideas, feel free to go with them as you see fit. As it stands, however, they can go wherever and participate in whichever setting they see best fits their characters.[/indent]
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