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Celebrate Independence Day in Baja LasVegastan!

 

Come Celebrate!

 

Every summer, the Benevolent Dictatorship of Baja LasVegastan celebrates its independence from the USA. 

  • This year, we also celebrate the 59th anniversary of the founding of Intel Corporation, on July 18, 1968.
  • Perhaps something else happened on that date. Check out Wiki's article on July 18, and see if something strikes your fancy.
  • If you're feeling supportive of Corporate America, wear blue--the color of Intel's logo.
  • Or wear something orange or yellow--the other two national colors of our beloved Benevolent Dictatorship.

Place, Date, and Time

 

Place:

 

Come join us at our capital, Baja LasVegastopolis (completely surrounded by far-south Orange County)! 

  • Here is how to get here. 
  • Ample street parking is available on the USA side of the International Frontier.

Date:

 

Baja LasVegastan Independence Day is observed each year on the Third Sunday of July. (Note how conveniently this is centered between USA Independence Day and USA Labor Day.) This celebration next occurs on Sunday, July 18, 2027.

 

Yes, this date has some issues, in that:

  • Baja LasVegastan was actually founded on October 31, 4004 BC; and

  • the traditional celebration of Baja LasVegastan Independence Day is later in July, on the date which appears on the birth certificate of the Benevolent Dictator.

 

Do not worry about it!

  • Check out how Independence Day got switched from mid-autumn to mid-summer.

  • This fine idea--traditional vs. observed--actually came from the USA, our vassal!

  • Just because the USA is going straight to hell in a hand-basket is no reason to reject some of its better ideas--such as having "Presidents Day" be observed on the third Monday of February, regardless of the traditional days in February which appear on the birth certificates of both Washington and Lincoln.

  • Hey, the Soviet Union always observed the birthdays of Lenin--and Stalin--on the traditional days. And where is the Soviet Union now? Huh? Huh????????

 

Time:

 

Festivities begin at 3:00 PM and end at 6:00 PM.

 

Visas

 

Bring a friend!

 

A tourist visa will be granted for entry into Baja LasVegastan, as a matter of policy, to any respectable alien--whether from the USA or elsewhere. No formal application is required. Entry will be refused only in the extremely unlikely event that the Benevolent Dictator decides--arbitrarily and capriciously, but benevolently--that you are not respectable.


That said, the Benevolent Dictator will also recognize all who present a formal application for a visa, or for a grant of nobility. Blank paper, and magic marker in our three national colors (orange, blue, and yellow), will be available at the door/international-frontier--or you may bring such a document. Applications will be posted, and may also be read aloud in such a fashion as to showcase the applicant. Neatness and creativity count.

 

Bribes (money, "birthday presents", and such like) will be summarily refused, and the briber will be denied entry as an undesirable alien. However, two things are (by Benevolent Decree) deemed to not be "bribes":

  • a reciprocal invitation by the celebrant/alien to his/her next party; and/or
  • a small amount of food or beverage, if your alien culture gives points to you for bringing at least something to an event like this (most alien cultures do not).

Events

 

3:00 PM:

  • The serving of traditional Baja LasVegastani foods and beverages (continues until 6:00 PM).

 

Halfway through the celebration:

  • Rhythmic chanting of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of Baja LasVegastan. 

    • Aliens who choose to do so may join in the Pledge.
    • Aliens who are conscientious objectors may respectfully and quietly stand.
    • If any subject of the Benevolent Dictator fails to join in the Pledge, then ... oh, right; the Benevolent Dictator has yet to acquire his first subject.

  • The singing of the Baja LasVegastani National Anthem, and of other traditional Baja LasVegastani songs.

  • The recognition of visas and patents of nobility.

 

 

Near the end of the celebration:

  • The serving of the ceremonial Independence Day cake and champagne.

 

Questions?

 

Please contact me.

 

Newsletter Announcement

3:00 PM Baja LasVegastan Independence Day Celebration

Come celebrate the petty politics of a petite potentate, the Benevolent Dictatorship of Baja LasVegastan! No RSVP; no door charge. Bring a friend!

Foods! Beverages! Sprightly conversation! Rhythmic chanting! Singing! Champagne! Cake! 

The Benevolent Dictator will recognize all who present a suitably artistic application for a visa, or for a patent of nobility--and will hold up said (optional) document for public applause. Creativity counts! Or (optionally) wear something orange, blue, or yellow, the national colors of our beloved Benevolent Dictatorship. Creativity counts here, too. See https://tomstreeter.com/celebrate.html for details.

Location: Bay Cliff Village clubhouse, 202 Monte Vista, City of Baja LasVegastopolis (which is completely surrounded by the USA City of San Clemente). Ample parking is available on the USA side of the international frontier.

Directions: I-5 to Camino de Estrella, head toward beach, left on Camino Capistrano, right on Monte Vista.

Contact: Tom Streeter, Benevolent Dictator, 949-668-3468.

 

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