Hello everyone, I hope you all are having a wonderful day! In this blog post, I am sharing with you all everything you need in order to have an amazing 4th of July party! I have ideas ranging from meals, party favors, games, and much more! If you guys like these types of posts, please let me know and I will continue to write them! Onto the ideas!
Party Prep:
Send invitations early and have people RSVP as soon as possible. This helps you know how many guests are expected to come and helps you plan better.
Do as much in advance as possible. Like prepping how many drinks to buy, how many plates you need, how much food to make, etc.
Remember to keep to keep guests hydrated so, buy lots of drinks!
Go for simple decor; nothing has to be super fancy.
Decoration Tips:
Keep the color theme throughout the entire party.
Go for the simple, classic, and rustic party theme.
Use mason jars for drinks, vases, or cutlery.
Buy decorations from the dollar store or make your own.
Food Tips:
Keep it simple with finger food.
Add fruit and vegetable platters.
Don't feel pressured to make everything from scratch. Store-bought food is perfectly fine!
Decor Ideas:
4th of July Wreath made with scrap fabric
Mason jar lanterns
Flowers in red and blue vases
Photo backdrop
Red, white, and blue lights along the backyard
Clear jars with festive twine
Drink Ideas:
If you are over 21, keep cool with alcoholic drinks and spritz; you can also add bomb pops to the drinks.
Add frozen fruit ice cubes to water.
Keep a signature drink in a dispenser.
Sweet Treat Ideas:
Patriotic pretzel rods
Popsicles--- homemade or store-bought
Patriotic cookies
Chocolate covered strawberries
Mini fruit pizzas
Mini cupcakes--- store-bought or homemade
Fun Snack Ideas:
Patriotic charcuterie board
Patriotic trail mix
Fruit kabobs
Flavored popcorn
Chips and dip
Meal Ideas:
Pasta salads
Classic hot dogs and hamburgers
Corn on the cob
Grilled chicken salad
Pulled pork
Party Station Ideas:
S'mores bar
Ice cream sundae bar
Hot dog bar
Hamburger bar
Popcorn bar
Game Ideas:
Corn hole
Tic-Tac-Toe
Ring Toss
Ladder golf
Favor Ideas:
Patriotic Chex mix
Festive pretzel rods
Glow sticks and sparklers
S'mores kit
Safety Items To Have:
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Citronella candles
Extra bottles of water
Band-Aids
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-Sonia