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Holding an Internet freedom BBQ but not sure what to do when you’re done eating? Below are some creative ideas to get you started. Don’t forget to print out a copy of the Declaration of Internet Freedom for attendees to discuss and mark up with comments, revisions and new ideas.

We’d love to see pics from your gathering and hear about your discussions — just send a note to declaration@freepress.net. We’ll add your photos to a Flickr set featuring images from Internet freedom events around the world.

Here are some ideas for your BBQ:

• Have a few drinks, grill some hot dogs or veggie burgers and mark up a copy of the Declaration of Internet Freedom. (Try not to get it too greasy.)
• Shoot a video featuring everyone from your group. Ask each person to recite a different section of the Declaration.
• Show off your favorite Internet freedom principle. On a piece of paper, write down your favorite principle and explain what it means to you. For example, “Expression = the freedom to tweet about politics.” Then take a picture of yourself with the paper and share it online.
• Watch a film about the Internet. Barbershop Punk is a good one. It's the story of a man who discovered that Comcast was blocking content on the Internet and how this realization inadvertently launched the movement to protect Net Neutrality. Click here for more information about the film. To obtain a copy of Barbershop Punk for your event, send an email to Georgia@ThisEndUpFilms.com and mention Free Press.
• Ask your guests to come dressed as their favorite memes. Take pics. Stop laughing.
• Invite your elected officials to your event. Talk about what Internet freedom means to you and ask them to sign the Declaration of Internet Freedom. Click here for more information about scheduling meetings with elected officials.
• Or … ? Get creative! Brainstorm with your friends and come up with activities and ideas that work for your group. Share your best ideas online using the hashtag #NetDeclaration or by emailing us at declaration@freepress.net.

Maybe BBQs aren't for you. No worries! Check out these ideas:

• Host a potluck or serve light snacks. Have a few drinks, make a salad and mark up a copy of the Declaration of Internet Freedom.
• Meet up at a local watering hole or coffee shop to mark up the Declaration.
• Get together with a handful of friends as you normally would — play Frisbee, take a walk, go swimming — and talk about the Declaration.

We’d love to see pics from your gathering and hear about your discussions — just send a note to declaration@freepress.net. We’ll add your photos to a Flickr set featuring images from Summer of Internet Freedom events around the world.