The funny thing about being the bad guy is that I did exactly squat. Oh, I suggested the shelter that we're using (one of 3) but I didn't make the final choice, the ladies did. So it's my fault on general principles, I guess.
That said, my attitude on this is simple. It's LMFD's party. She picks the venue. She invites the guests (although we'll invite some as well!). She will have a say in the decorations, the food, all that stuff.
If my in-laws have a problem with that... tough. It's not their party.
And for that matter, while I'm thinking of it, anyone who's one of the Island Regulars can consider themselves invited to stop by... yes, I know most of you aren't in the area & aren't likely to be. But just in case...
And Hank? Since July 4th is a Saturday, we should already have tickets to the game. But if you get tickets again through your sources from a couple of years ago, we can still meet up somewhere before or during the game.