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10 Reasons to Celebrate This Summer

You don't really need an excuse to throw a party, but we've still thought of ten perfect reasons to get your friends together and shindig this summer.

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  1. The London Olympics

    It's your patriotic duty to have an Olympics-themed fete, complete with medals, red, white, and blue eats, and a general feeling of national pride. It's up to you if it includes feats of strength.

  2. Derby de Mayo

    Did you know that this year the Kentucky Derby coincides with Cinco de Mayo? It does! Creating a mondo holiday we like to call Derby de Mayo. Have margaritas and watch horses. Or have mint juleps and eat chips -- whichever you prefer.

  3. Because You Can Do Anything You Normally Do Inside Outside

    Want to read a book? You can do it outside. Eat something? You can do it outside. Want to read a Kindle? You can still do that outside. Seriously, there's no reason to waste the best months of the year all cooped up. Hit the great outdoors early and often.

  4. You've Finally Overcome Your SAD

    Speaking of being outside, we're proud that you made it through the winter without falling prey to the pulls of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Kudos to you. Don't you deserve to have a joyous time for that?

  5. National Hamburger Day is July 28. National Hot Dog Day is July 23. National French Fry Day is July 13. You are having parties on each of those dates, correct?

  6. National Wine Day

    Did you know May 25 is National Wine Day? You know what they say, "in vino veris-fun."

  7. 'The Real Housewives of New York City' Season 5

    The Real Housewives of New York City returns for Season 5 on June 4. If you can't sip Ramona Pinot Grigio in the Hamptons with the ladies themselves, have a party with your (most likely less catty) friends at home.

  8. You Can Wear a Nice Outfit

    Sometimes you just need an excuse to wear a new sundress (or short shorts guys), so why not have some people over?

  9. Summer Movie Season

    Since you can't talk during the film, host a small-post (or pre) cinema celebration. There are a slew of big blockbuster waiting your and your friends critiques. Bonus points if you serve themed snacks (Snow White and the Seven Layer Dip anyone?).

  10. Summer Music is Really Good

    The soundtrack of your summer is bound to be fresh, so why not do as Rihanna said and "please don't stop the music." Have friends over, crank the jams, and impress everyone with your stellar dance moves.

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