It is a fact that Fourth of July is all about traditions. It includes traditions like Fireworks show, Barbecues, Picnics, Parades, Carnivals, Concerts, Baseball games and even a Twilight Zone marathon. But there is another tradition which stands above all for 10 minutes. It is the Nathan?s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. For all the ten minutes of the contest, we can have 10,000 moments of fun and laughter.

We might say that it is much easier to outrun Usain Bolt in the 100 meters or to climb K2, if we compare it risking our stomach or body. It is the toughest tradition we can among the other we celebrate on Fourth of July.

On the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island, N.Y., at the original Nathan?s hot dog stand, the 94th annual meeting of hot-dog eaters kicks off at 10:30 a.m.

This competition has been witnessed by thousands of spectators every year. And millions of people watch this competition from their houses. It is always very interesting to watch that who will take the yellow belt after winning this contest. Joey Chestnut the man to watch as he won last three titles. Takeru Kobayashi will try his best to take the yellow belt to Japan. To eat 70 dogs, is Chestnut?s goal. 61 is the over/under.

This is the 233rd birthday of America this July. So, enjoy it and eat some hot-dogs too, but don;t even try to eat like Joey Chestnut or Takeru Kobayashi. It might be injurious to your health.

Joey Chestnut

Nathan's famous competition