Fourth of July: By The Numbers

Did you know more people are planning to go to Independence Day cookouts than watch fireworks?

Independence day is a time for family, friends and fireworks.

TheStreet broke down the numbers on how people are spending their money and their time.

What are you planning to do on the Fourth?

65.5%: Cookouts

43.6%: Fireworks

Revenue could exceed $850 million!

Since 2011, eight states lifted restrictions on fireworks sales.

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