'MURICA! Land of the free, home of the... Trump. It's time to get out your American flag pants, don your stars and stripes and celebrate all that other red, white and blue stuff with barbecues, drink specials, pie eating contests and more. Here are the best parties in Shanghai for 4th of July 2017.
Star Spangled Summer Fest
An Independence Day food and drink bash featuring gourmet food, craft beers, pre-prohibition cocktails, live music and DJs. Catch your favourite all American restaurants, bars, and craft beers at the festival, including Big Bamboo, Madison Kitchen, Egg, Lil’ Laundry, Spread the Bagel, Strictly Cookies, Element Fresh, The Blind Pig, Boxing Cat Brewery, Al's Diner, Senator Saloon and more.
Shanghai Centre 1376 Nanjing Xi Lu, near Tongren Lu. Sun 2. 11am. Free.
Independence Day drink deals at POP
They are offering two for one on Sangria (punch) and selected summer cocktails. Have your drinks along with the holiday weekend brunch (available Sat and Sun) they are offering.
POP 17 Guangdong Lu, near Zhongshan Dong Yi Lu. Sat 1-Tue 4. 1pm. Free.
Independence Day party at Zapata's
Wear red white and blue for a free Corona at the door before 11pm. Expect crazy balloon hats, free tequila on the hour, a drinking contest, classic American tunes and more.
Zapata's 5 Hengshan Lu, near Dongping Lu. Sat 1. 9pm. Free.
Independence Day at The Blind Pig
The Blind Pig offers an all day 50 percent discount for their spareribs, TKO IPA and bourbons. USA! USA! USA!
The Blind Pig Lane 3338-8 Hongmei Lu, Laowai Jie, near Yan'an Xi Lu. Tue 4-Wed 5. 10.30am. Free.
Murica Pub Crawl: Independence Day Special
Pub Crawl Shanghai will be throwing a special red, white and blue bash the weekend before Independence Day to commemorate the founding of the great US of A. If you like shots, beer and freedom, they've got you covered. Ignite your weekend with a boozy star spangled kind of night on Saturday. The party includes an hour of open bar, complimentary patriotic accessories, shots and a party bus to take you to four huge bashes around town.
Bar Gatsby 488 Dagu Lu, near Shimen Yi Lu. Sat 1. 9.30pm. 250RMB; 200RMB (presale).