To the Editor:

This Fourth of July, we have so much to celebrate. After more than a year spent apart, Americans everywhere are looking forward to finally gathering with loved ones to celebrate Independence Day at parades, cookouts and fireworks shows. As vaccination rates increase and bars and restaurants begin to reopen, now — more than ever — we’re looking forward to brighter days ahead.

If you’re planning to toast this pivotal moment for our country by cracking open a cold one, we hope that you’ll join us in our pledge to keep our celebrations safe by hydrating between Buds and planning ahead for safe rides home. We know that drunk driving accidents increase during holiday weekends, but we also know drunk driving is 100 percent preventable. Whether you call a cab, a rideshare service, use public transportation, or designate a driver to get home, make sure you do your part to keep our roads — and loved ones — safe this weekend.

As we reflect on the meaning of this holiday after a tough year, we hope you’ll join us in resolving to Drink Wiser.

Wishing you a safe and festive Fourth of July.

Tony Lota

Alcohol Awareness Coordinator

Dichello Distributors Inc.

55 Marsh Hill Road, Orange, Conn. July 2, 2021