Each month, we’ve been bringing you some great, current events-based content marketing ideas. Well, it’s that time again and boy do we have a treat for you! July is chuck-full of days dedicated to celebrating everything from frying eggs to our independence, and there’s plenty happening in the sports and pop culture worlds too. It’s all about finding a creative tie-in to your brand, so feast your eyes on the list below and take your pick.

Holidays

• July 1 – Canada Day, National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day, Build A Scarecrow Day
• July 2 – World UFO Day
• July 3 – Stay Out Of The Sun Day, Compliment Your Mirror Day
• July 4 – Independence Day, Sidewalk Egg Frying Day, National Country Music Day
• July 5 – Workaholics Day
• July 6 – International Kissing Day, National Fried Chicken Day
• July 8 – Video Game Day (not to be confused with September’s National Video Games Day)
• July 9 – National Sugar Cookie Day
• July 10 – Teddy Bear Picnic Day
• July 11 – World Population Day, National Cheer Up The Lonely Day
• July 12 – Cow Appreciation Day
• July 13 – National French Fries Day, Embrace Your Geekness Day
• July 14 – Bastille Day
• July 16 – International Juggling Day
• July 18 – National Caviar Day
• July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day
• July 27 – Bagpipe Appreciation Day
• July 28 – Parents’ Day, National Milk Chocolate Day
• July 29 – National Lasagna Day

Seasonal

• July is the official month of: Blueberries, Parks & Recreation, Bladder Cancer Awareness, Hot Dogs, Cell Phone Courtesy, UV Safety, Baked Beans, Anti-Boredom, and Culinary Arts.
• The “Dog Days” of Summer are here. On average, July is the warmest month of the year.

Sports

• July 5 – NHL Free Agency Begins
• July 6 – NASCAR Coke Zero 400
• Wimbledon is still on through July 7
• July 14-21 – British Open
• July 16 – 84^th MLB All-Star Game
• July 17 – The ESPYS
• Tour de France is still on through July 21
• July 28 – Baseball Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremonies

Pop Culture

• July 18 – This year’s Emmy nominations will be announced
• July 19-21 – Pitchfork Music Festival
• July ?? – The Royal Baby is due this month!

Get creative with your content marketing strategy, and don’t be afraid to have a little fun with it. Needless to say, there’s plenty of fun to be had. Be sure to check back in a few weeks for a heaping portion of August suggestions!