Warm summer air, stars and stripes patriotism, and Lee Greenwood. What’s not to love about a 4th of July Party?!
It’s easily one of my favorite holidays.
We are so blessed to live in America!
With all of the craziness in the world it’s easy to forget all of the good that remains.
You know…things like having the best military in the world, grocery stores always filled with everything we could ever need, and an opportunity to achieve the best life we possibly can.
Like any holiday, it’s good to pause for a moment to remember why we’re celebrating in the first place.
But don’t worry, gratitude and and a fun loving good time can still take place at the same party! 😉
I’m assuming you have your guest list nailed down…so lets get to these fun and easy 4th of July party ideas!
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#1) 4th Of July Party Easy Star Spangled Watermelon
At Home In Love shares this simple and cute watermelon cutting hack.
Of course you’ll need a Star Shaped Cookie Cutter and a ripe seedless watermelon. 😉
#2) 4th Of July Party Fruit Kabobs
If you’re really feeling creative and want to take your watermelon starts to the next level you can use them to create these cool 4th of July Fruit Kabobs fromThe Baby Bump Diaries!
As always, follow the links or the pictures for the full tutorials on how to assemble them!
#3) Patriotic Painted Lawn Stars
Do you have some old cardboard lying around? Great!
You have the first supply needed to make these super fun and festive yard stars as featured on The Concrete Cottage. What a great way to spruce up an outdoor gathering!
All that is left to do is snag your Red, White, and Blue spray paint, and make sure that your grass is freshly cut. 🙂
#4) 4th Of July Firecracker Dogs
During halloween, it’s mummy dogs…but for the 4th of July…it’s gotta be these awesome firecracker dogs!
You’ll quickly become every kid’s favorite with these dogs from Handmade In The Heartland.
They are easy to prep ahead of time, and so cute served in a little tin bucket!
#5) 4th of July DIY Pallet Flag
My sister hosts an awesome 4th of July party every year, and she recently made this cool DIY pallet flag.
Instead of on her porch, she put it at the turn into her drive. It turned out SO cute, and was such a festive way to welcome her guests (and help remind them where to turn 🙂 )!
You’ll need some patriotic paint, and this handy Star Stencil to make it happen.
If you don’t have a wooden pallet lying around this article highlights 5 likely places you can find them…probably for free!
#6) Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns
Mason jars are everywhere these days, as they are a fun and easy way to add farmhouse style.
How cute are these painted mason jar lanterns from Addicted to DIY? They look great day or night, and will really help your table glow!
#7) 4th of July Denim & Burlap Lit Garland
Create Craft Love offers a helpful tutorial on making this super cute lit garland.
It’s so rustic, farmhouse and relaxed. It would go beautifully with the rest of these simple Farmhouse decor DIYS.
I just love this metal star light shown in the picture. You can find a very similar one here or here.
#8) Easy Patriotic Lollipop Topiary
This cute and easy DIY comes from Gluesticks Blog. It’s the perfect addition to your 4th of July table something that even your kids or husband could assemble. 🙂 No offense hunny! 😛
You can follow the link to find out exactly how to assemble it, and snag your 15 Piece Patriotic Tootsie Pops bundle here.
#9) Farmhouse 4th Of July Chalk Board
I just love this festive sign idea from The Golden Sycamore.
Chalk boards bring fun farmhouse style wherever you put them (indoors or out). You can find this super cute framed chalk board on Amazon. It’s magnetic, and framed in a cool distressed farmhouse wood.
#10) 4th of July S’mores Ready Baskets
What a great idea from Balancing Home Blog. I’m not sure how many times we have little hands grabbing at chocolate bars and breaking graham crackers in eager excitement to make a smore. 🙂
What a great idea to have them portioned and waiting!
This festive and attractive entertaining idea will keep the s’mores station flowing beautifully!
#11) Adorable & Easy Flag Centerpiece Idea
Fast, easy, and super cute are these patriotic flag centerpieces.
You can find them featured on Tidy Mom, and you can order a bundle of American Flags here.
#12) 4th of July LED Centerpieces
If you glanced at this and thought ‘Yikes…fire hazard,’ look a little closer.
These LED centerpieces from Thrifty Decor Chick are completely flameless and still so fabulous. I love the flag backdrop and cute beach sand bottoms.
With these LED Flickering Candles, you’ll never know it’s not the real thing. Such a cute idea!
#13) 4th of July Redvine Wraps
Ummmm, yes please!
I’m pretty sure if you make these there will not be a single bundle left.
You gotta love that no cooking is required.
You’ll need a large 4 lb bucket of Redvines (my favorite way to buy them) as well as these cute patriotic napkin bands to go with them.
#14) Darling DIY American Flag Candle Log
Red Head Can Decorate has SO many fun decor and DIY ideas.
This American Flag candle log is certainly one of them! It’s so cool to repurpose a piece of driftwood or scrap wood you may have lying around your yard.
Follow the link or the photo for the tutorial on how to make it!
#15) 4th of July Pineapple Sparklers
This idea rocks!…well, I guess technically it sparkles.
These painted pineapples are so fun and modern. You can find them showcased on Freutcake.
What a great sparkler holder too!
#16) Patriotic Ruffle Wreath
This no sewing wreath from Creative Capital B is surprisingly easy to assemble once your gather the supplies!
It’s a stylish and textured decor piece that would look great anywhere in your home around the 4th of July!
4th of July Flag Food Ideas
It’s nearly impossible to list just ONE flag food creation. There are so many fun ideas on Pinterest, and I had to share some of my favorites with you!
Follow the pictures that are linked to the original sources for the recipes and instructions.
#17) Brownie Flag Cake from Spicy Southern Kitchen
#18) Easy Flag Dessert from Family Fresh Meals
#19) Flag Fruit & Mallow Skewers from Home You
#20) Lightened Up 7 Layer Flag Dip from Mariah’s Pleasing Plates
#21) Flag Pull Apart Flag Cupcake Display from Betty Crocker
#22) Red White & Blue Poke Cake from Betty Crocker
#23) Meat & Cheese Flag from Pinterest
#24) Patriotic 4th of July Layered Drink
It’s always a given to have a cooler or ice bucket of drinks at any outdoor party. Why not kick it up a notch with these fun and creative entertaining ideas using ice?
This fun layered drink tutorial from Like Mother Like Daughter Blog is super festive and fun! You’ll need a large capacity drink dispenser.
I have this one and love it!
#25) Kid Friendly Patriotic Punch With Licorice Straw
This fun and festive idea from Mom Endeavors is a for the kids!
These fun drinks can be ready and waiting when someone needs a quick treat.
Happy 4th of July Party Planning Ya’ll!
I hope you found some inspiration for your 4th of July party here!
An outdoor party is always a good reason to spruce up your outdoor spaces a bit!
That’s it for now…cheers my friends.
<3 Ang
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