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11 best Fourth of July sales for 2017

Though more often associated with fireworks, flags and franks, the Fourth of July holiday is also characterized by exceptional sales for shoppers.

Every Independence Day season, retailers launch warm-weather blowouts to catch the eye of vacationing shoppers. During the days leading up to the holiday, you can catch deals on seasonal apparel, outdoor gear and other summer goodies. If you have some spare time between grilling and chilling this year, check out these 11 fantastic Fourth of July sales for 2017.

Shoppers are seen taking in the grand opening of Macy's Mayfair Backstage event, Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Wauwatosa, Wis. (Darren Hauck/AP Images for Macy's)
Macy’s
June 28 — July 4 During the week preceding July 4, Macy’s is running a sale on apparel and home goods. The savings event will include these special offers: — 20 percent off any order with promo code FOURTH. — Up to 50 percent off select activewear pants. — Up to 50 percent off summer dresses. — Up to 40 percent off contemporary graphic tees. — 50 percent off select juniors brands. — An extra 20 percent off select outdoor rugs. (Darren Hauck/AP Images for Macy’s)
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Shoppers are seen taking in the grand opening of Macy's Mayfair Backstage event, Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Wauwatosa, Wis. (Darren Hauck/AP Images for Macy's)
Crowds line up to see WWE Superstars and Tapout Brand Ambassadors Dolph Ziggler and Charlotte as they team up with JCPenney for a meet & greet with shoppers to promote the launch of Tapout women's fitness apparel line to the existing Tapout men's fitness apparel line, at JCPenney in the Manhattan Mall, New York City, Thursday,  August 18, 2016 (Photo by Stuart Ramson/Invision for JCPenney/AP Images)
Happy women in blue dress with a shopping bag on dark blue background and clipping path
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2008 file photo, a Zale's store is shown in New York. Jewelry retailer Zale said Wednesday, May 26, 2010, its fiscal third-quarter net loss narrowed on improved margins and lower costs.(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
In this Feb. 20, 2011 photo, the outside of a Home Depot store is shown in Dallas. Home Depot's fourth-quarter net income rose 72 percent as more people started on home-improvement projects. The retailer also raised its earnings guidance and dividend. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this Feb. 22, 2012 photo, shoppers enter a Sears department store location in Dedham, Mass.  Sears Holdings said Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, it will separate its smaller hometown stores, outlets and some hardware stores in a deal expected to raise $400 million to $500 million as it seeks to regain profitability and market share. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FILE - This Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, shows signs at a Kmart store, in New York. Kmart, a division of Sears Holdings Corp., said Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, that it's waiving the fees that shoppers pay to open its interest-free pay-over-time program at its discount stores and online through  Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

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