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National French Fry Day

Second Friday in July

Celebrate with books, writing & family fun!

Illustration celebrating National French Fry Day with crispy French fries, dipping sauces, and colorful toppings.
Fry Up Some Fun!
๐Ÿ“Œ Quick Facts๐Ÿ“… July 20๐ŸŒ Celebrated Worldwide
โค๏ธ Why We Celebrate

National French Fry Day celebrates the crispy, golden side dish loved around the world. Whether you enjoy curly fries, waffle fries, or giant steak fries, today is the perfect excuse to get creative in the kitchen and on the page.

๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know?

National French Fry Day is always celebrated on the second Friday in July so it falls on "Fry-day!" The average American eats ~30 lbs of French fries per year!

โœ๏ธ Today's Writing Skills
Creativity Word Choice Adjectives Discussion
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Read

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Potato Pants!

by by Laurie Keller

A potato buys a new pair of potato pants, only to discover everyone else wants them too. Silly, energetic, and packed with wordplay, this laugh-out-loud story is a perfect companion for National French Fry Day.

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Write

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Invent the most outrageous loaded fries imaginable and then write a mouthwatering menu description that convinces customers they absolutely have to order your creation.

Need a Little Inspiration?

What toppings would make your fries extra special? What delicious words and vivid adjectives will convince everyone to order them?

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Family Fun

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Family French Fry Bar

Set out bowls of fries along with lots of creative toppings and dipping sauces.... ๐Ÿง€ Cheese sauce, ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Chili, ๐Ÿ• Pizza toppings, ๐ŸŒฎ Taco meat and salsa, ๐Ÿฅ“ Bacon bits, ๐Ÿง… Green onions, ๐Ÿฅซ Ranch dressing, ๐Ÿฏ Honey mustard or even ๐Ÿซ Chocolate sauce (for adventurous dessert fries!)Everyone creates their own masterpiece, gives it a name, and votes for the most creative combination.

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