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The federation's nationwide annual "Independence Day Consumerf Intentions andActions Survey" shows that 62.6 percen plan to host or attenrd a cookout, barbecue or picnic, compared to 61.2 percenty in 2008. More people than last year say they'lk attend a local fireworks or communittycelebration — 42.7 percent this year versuw 40.2 percent in 2008. But only 11.4 percent said they'lol travel or take a vacation this Fourth ofJuly "With July 4 falling on Saturday this year, many Americanx will use the holiday as the perfec t excuse to relax with family and friends," said Phil executive VP/strategic initiatives for which conducted the survey for the NRF.
"With gas priceas on the rise again, some Americans will opt to spens the weekend closeto home, taking advantagde of neighborhood gatherings and local The survey found 44.5 percent of Americans will changw their usual Fourth of July activities this year becausw of higher gas prices. It said 40 percenr of those surveyed plan to do theitr Independence Day shopping closerto home. The poll of 8,6355 U.S. consumers was conducted June 2-9. The consumert poll has a margin of error of plus orminuss 1.0 percent. .