Yes, we should never have let them go off on their own but it's too late now and, hey, there's no reason why we shouldn't celebrate American Independence Day too - any excuse for a party.
July 4 is, of course, the day of the first World Cup semi-final. Not the one with England in, whatever happens. And if you fancy a break from the footie you could theme your evening with the help of a special quiz round compiled by Ric Cooper of Pawprint.
1/ Whose second top 10 hit in the UK charts was Born In The USA? Bruce Springsteen.
2/ What did the French present to the US to commemorate the centenary of American Independence? The Statue of Liberty.
3/ Who played the role of George M Cohen in the 1942 film Yankee Doodle Dandy? James Cagney.
4/ Which famous bell is kept at Independence Hall in Philadelphia? The Liberty Bell.
5/ What do the letters in the name of the US capital Washington DC stand for? District of Columbia.
6/ What is the name of the American National Anthem? The Star-Spangled Banner.
7/ Which horseman is portrayed in Longfellow's poem Midnight Rider as warning the inhabitants of Concorde of the approach of the British troops? Paul Revere.
8/ Which actor and singer played the role of Captain Steve Hiller in the 1996 film Independence Day? Will Smith.
9/ What is the full name of American football team the Patriots? New England Patriots.
10/ What was banned in the US under the Volstead Act of January 1920 (the 18th Amendment)? Alcohol.
Tie break: How many chests of tea were dumped in the harbour at the Boston Tea Party of December 16, 1773? 342.