Just keep slinging burgers and potato salad (red-skins in) laugh loud and hosting goes just fine. 35 is bukuu people though, I wouldn't cater to more than 12 but maybe I'm selfish . The 4th is always a bit understated as far as holidays. We're big on smaller bon fires and traditional fireworks watching on the levees courtesy of Riverfront shows and barges. City is big on celebrations and fair amount of parades. Depending on what Parish or street you call home falling bullets can also be a pain. Seriously wherever you live don't be an asshole firing into the sky. What goes up must come down.