Americans expected to gobble down 150 million hot dogs . America 's fifth president , James Monroe , also passed away on July 4 , 1831 . Contestants at Nathan 's Hot Dog Eating Contest will have 30 minutes . Fourth of July holiday is No . 1 occasion for sales and servings of food in U.S. Sparklers can reach temperatures of about 100 degrees Fahrenheit .
Americans expected to gobble down 150 million hot dogs . Contestants at Nathan 's Hot Dog Eating Contest will have 30 minutes . Fourth of July holiday is No . 1 occasion for sales and servings of food in U.S. Sparklers can reach temperatures of about 100 degrees Fahrenheit .