This is an ultimate roundup of hundreds of 4th of July party ideas which include patriotic decor ideas, appetizers, desserts, drinks, main dishes, sides, and games. Impress your friends and family at your 4th of July party with these creative red, white and blue decorations and delicious foods!
DIY 4th of July Party Decor Ideas
Painted Bushel Basket from A Night Owl
Patriotic Tin Cans from Stockpiling Moms
Lollipop Bouquet from Glue Sticks
4th of July Candy Centerpieces (source unknown)
glass candleholders + red, white and blue candy + various sized flags
Patriotic Bug Away Candleholders from Popsugar
American Flag Mason Jars from It All Started with Paint
Patriotic Silverware Holders from Lil Luna
Napkin and Utensil Holder Mason Jars (source unknown)
silverware + bandanas + mason jars
Bandana Napkin (source unknown)
bandanas + thread or twine + silverware
Patriotic Sand Art Mason Jar Decorations from Atta Girl Says
4th of July Sparkler Station from Uncommon Designs
Embellished Tin Pails (source unknown)
small galvanized buckets + flags + patriotic ribbons + washi tape
Use the ribbons for handles and decorate around the middle of the buckets with washi tape, paper, stickers, etc.
American Flag Water Bottles (source unknown)
water bottles + $1 flags + mod podge
Red, White and Blue Flower Centerpiece from Today’s Creative Life
Patriotic Flower Centerpiece (source unknown)
mason jars + white, red & blue craft paint + twine + star stickers + painter’s tape + flowers
Easy Patriotic Luminaries from Mod Podge Rocks
4th of July Party Streamers (source unknown)
red, white, and blue paper streamers + big-bulb outdoor lights
Red, White and Blue Pom Garland (source unknown)
red, white and blue tissue paper + ribbon or string + scissors
Here is a tutorial for how to make the garland
Patriotic String Lights from eHow
Denim and Burlap Lighted Garland from Create Craft Love
Outdoor Patriotic Tassel Garland from The Scrap Shoppe
Plastic Cup Twirlers from I Can Teach My Child
DIY American Flag Bandana Garland from Party City
Bandana Banners (source unknown)
bandanas + twine
Patriotic Bandana Tablecloth from Me and My Insanity
Bandana Placemat from Hatter and Hare Events
Woven Table Runner from Good Housekeeping
DIY Flag Table Runner from Everyday Dishes
DIY Star Table Runner from The Shabby Creek Cottage
4th of July Painted Burlap Banner from See Vanessa Craft
4th of July Party Appetizers
Easy Flag Fruit Dessert from Family Fresh Meals
American Flag Fruit Skewers from Party City
Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries from Dessert Now Dinner Later
Brownie and Fruit Kabobs from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Summer Berry Cheesecake Salad from The Slow Roasted Italian
Fruit Kabobs The Baby Bump Diaries
Star Spangled Fruit Salad from A Family Feast
4th of July Watermelon Centerpiece from Paper, Pen and Flowers
Flag Fruit Pizza from Sabby in Suburbia
Patriotic Watermelon and Feta Flag from Wenderly
American Flag Vegetable Tray from Living Locurto
Red, White & Blue Cake Batter Dip from Sugar & Soul
American Flag S’mores Dip from The Decorated Cookie
Lightened Up 7-Layer Dip from Mariah’s Pleasing Plates
Cheese and Cracker Flag (source unknown)
Red White and Blue Deviled Eggs from Created by Diane
4th of July Popcorn Bar from A to Zebra Celebrations
Patriotic Popcorn from Two Sisters Crafting
4th of July Muddy Buddy Snack Mix from BabySavers
Patriotic Caramel Pretzel Bites from Two Sisters Crafting
4th of July Party Food Ideas (Main Dishes & Sides)
Hot Dog Toppings Bar (with free printables) from I Heart Naptime
4th of July Firecracker Dogs from Homemade in the Heartland
Bacon Wrapped Cheese Hot Dogs from Barbara Bakes
Best Hot Dog You Will Ever Eat (JDawgs Special Sauce Copycat) from The Food Charlatan
4th of July Hot Dog Bar from Lia Griffith
Best Burger Recipe – So Good the Bun Gets in the Way from Our Savory Life
Juicy Lucy from The Hungry Bluebird
Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple Burger from Tip Hero
Best Grilled Chicken Marinade from Happily Unprocessed
Best Baked Beans from The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad from Natasha’s Kitchen
Copycat Chick-fil-A Cole Slaw from Shugary Sweets
Best Potato Salad Recipe from Melanie Cooks
BLT Pasta Salad from Life in the Lofthouse
Red White and Blue Spaghetti from Created by Diane
4th of July Party Food from Hostess with the Mostest
Tortellini Kabobs from Real Women & Homes
4th of July Party Desserts
4th of July Dessert Party Table from Hostess with the Mostest
Nautical Fourth of July Dessert Table from Hostess with the Mostest
4th of July Dessert Table from Catch My Party
Flag Cupcake Cake from Betty Crocker
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes from Wellness
Firecracker Cake from Love Bakes Good Cakes
Red, White and Blue Layered Flag Cake from Betty Crocker
No-Bake Strawberry Blueberry Trifle from Natasha’s Kitchen
Fireworks Sugar Cookie Cake from Crazy for Crust
4th of July No Bake Cheesecake from Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Flag Cake with Cream Cheese Topping from Spend With Pennies
No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake from Cakes Cottage
Strawberry & Blueberry Cheesecake Icebox Cake from Life Love and Sugar
Angel Food Cake with Berries from Hoosier Homemade
Fireworks Pudding Cookies from Crazy for Crust
Stars and Stripes Sugar Cookie Bars from Delightful E Made
Fourth of July Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies from The 36th AVENUE
Patriotic Cake Mix Jello Cookies from Tastes of Lizzy T
Red, White & Blue Fireworks Treats from Lemon Tree Dwelling
4th of July Bark from Life with the Crust Cut Off
American Flag Marshmallow Pops from Two Sisters Crafting
Patriotic Ice Cream Sandwich Cake from Spend with Pennies
4th of July Ice Cream Sandwiches from Freutcake
4th of July S’mores from Balancing Home
Frozen Treat Bar from Dukes and Duchesses
4th of July Party Drink Ideas
4th of July Party Drink Station from Party City
Patriotic Layered Drinks from Like Mother, Like Daughter
Kid Friendly Patriotic Punch via Mom Endeavors
Sparkling Red, White and Blue Sangria from Gimme Some Oven
Fruit Cubes from Pip and Ebby
4th of July Wine Sparklers from The Kitchn
Red, White & Blue Jello Ice Cubes from Shaken Together
Blue Vodka Lemonade from Dinner Dishes then Deserts
July 4th Layered Drinks from In Katrina’s Kitchen
Red, White & Blue Patriotic Italian Cream Sodas from Butter with a Side of Bread
4th of July Party Games
DIY Dunk Bucket from The Happy Housewife
4th of July Balloon Dart Game from Giggles Galore
Patriotic Bingo from Crazy Little Projects
Stars and Stripes Bean Bag Toss from Charles + Hudson
Bottle Ring Toss from Everyday Dishes
4th of July Pinata Balloons from The Gunny Sack
Tin Can Knockdown Game from Evite
100 Cheap and Easy DIY 4th of July Decorations
100 Patriotic 4th of July Food Ideas
Such a fun round up! Happy 4th!
Thanks for including our Angel Food Cake!
-Liz