Independence Day celebrations are about to commence, and many people are busy planning the day's activities. The holiday commemorates a historic date in American history and every proud American enthusiastically celebrates across the country. Here are some must-have apps for any 4^th of July partygoer to stay connected and enjoy the day!

• U.S. History Trivia:

The 4^th of July is most importantly a day to celebrate America and its independence. Download this free app to test your American history knowledge. The categories range from state capitals to famous people. Have fun with this trivia game while also learning a bit more about our nation's history.

• Grill Guide:

If you're hosting a neighborhood party this weekend, Grill Guide can assist you with your food preparation. This app was rated as one of CNN and Time Magazine's top ten apps, with over 100 different food recipes and tips for grilling. It also has instructions for size, time, and temperature measurements. Use this app to grill those perfect summer steaks to impress every guest!

• Beer Wizard:

In addition to your grilling tips, this app will find you the perfect beer pairing for your meals. The app's database includes thousands of beers and can suggest the perfect brew for you, whether you search by food pairing, a favorite style, or just looking for a new beer to try. Also, check out this fun ExactTarget Marketing Cloud infographic inspired by craft beer to learn how to brew up some great content marketing!

• FIFA Official World Cup:

Independence Day is a great time to spend with family and friends to celebrate America, but why not stay up to date on the latest World Cup news, too? If you haven't already downloaded it, you need this app. The official World Cup app gives you live game updates, current standings, social trends, and any other World Cup related information you could think of. The quarter-finals will start on July 4^th, so take advantage of live streaming apps (like watchESPN) as well to watch the action.

• Real Fireworks Artwork Visualizer:

Hopefully you will be able to see a Fireworks show wherever you are on Independence Day, but just in case, use this app to create the experience yourself. The app can create realistic fireworks on your mobile device for the whole family to enjoy throughout the day. Additionally, you can make your own drawings or take screen shots to set as backgrounds. This app will really get you in the spirit for the 4^th-plus you can use it on New Year's Eve, too!

Also make sure to have the updated version of your favorite music and weather apps to keep your guests entertained and dry throughout the day!

Let us know if you have any other 4^th of July app suggestions by commenting below!