4th of July Party Ideas

Casual 4th of July Party at HomeCelebrate this American holiday at home with chic flair. Get inspired with these red, white and blue recipes and decor ideas!

slider_raspberry-bellinisThe Refreshing Raspberry Bellini

Try out this delicious raspberry bellini recipe. So pefect you will want to toast to every occation.

slider_4th-of-july-recipes-with-a-mature-twist4th of July Recipes with a Grown-Up Twist

Break out of the box from traditional burger and brews and give your 4th a sofisticated flare with our 4th of July grown-up recipes.

der_patriotic-cupcake-push-popsPatriotic Cupcake Push Pops

Celebrate the forth of July in style this year with these super trendy red, white, and blue cupcake push pops.

grown-up-fourth-of-july-recipesLast-Minute 4th of July Party Recipes

Need a quick and easy menu for 4th of July? We've got a few recipes like this pesto flat bread bite you'll love!




Ideas for Fourth of July Parties

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Red Velvet Ice Cream Balls Dessert Recipe

Red and white red velvet ice cream balls make for a patriotic sweet treat that's not only festive, but undeniable delicious too.
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Sweet and Simple Berry Trifle Shots

Fresh strawberries and red velvet cake for the ultimate sweet treat brimming with red and white goodness for a patriotic dessert guests will ooh and aah over.
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Star Shaped Homemade Tortilla Chips Recipe

Tortilla chips become the ultimate 4th of July party snack when we turn them into star shaped bites of crunchy goodness with this tasty recipe!
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DIY 4th of July Ring Toss Game

Between the BBQing and enjoying amazing fireworks, your 4th of July festivities are jam packed with awesome activities. Add this patriotic game idea to your itinerary for a super fun DIY idea that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages!
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Red, White, and Blue Frozen Fruit Salad Recipe

For a healthy dessert alternative that is also refreshing and juicy, try a berry-filled salad dropped in a frozen juice bowl. Guests of all ages will want to dig in to this patriotic treat right away!
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Fruit Punch Ice Cream Floats Patriotic Dessert Recipe

There's nothing quite like a summer float to really bring the festivities up a notch, so we've created this tasty float recipe that's not only the perfect patriotic treat, but great for the kids to enjoy too!
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Kid-Friendly DIY Patriotic S'mores Activity

Set a make your own patriotic s'mores section for the kids to eat and play! This kid-friendly requires no flame, just some frosting and sprinkles for a simple and delicious craft idea.
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A Red, White, and Blue Fourth of July Party

Check out these patriotic paper decor ideas for your Fourth of July party, as well as a couple sweet red, white, and blue treats.
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Yankee Doodle Push Pop Patriotic Dessert Recipe

These kid-friendly push pop treats are fun to make, easy to eat, and absolutely delicious! What better way to enjoy the fireworks than with one hand holding this sweet treat and the other hand wrapped around your sweetie pie?!
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Kid-Friendly Flag Cookie Craft

While the adults are busy sipping on cocktails and grilling, let the kids decorate their own cookies with this fun kid-friendly craft-and-dessert-2-in-1 idea!
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Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Wall Decoration

These simple but festive wall decorations are the perfect detail to really add that patriotic touch to your Independence Day bash. You'd be surprised at just what you can create with a little red, white, and blue wrapping paper!
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Patriotic Floral Centerpiece Decoration

Why buy store-made centerpieces when you can make your very own patriotic beauties out of glass jars and scrapbook paper? Such a simple idea that'll go a long way!
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DIY Pinata for a Fourth of July Party

Make your very own festive pinata filled with irresistible sweets for your guests to enjoy! After a few red, white, and blue beverages, the adults are going to love this activity even more than the kids do.
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Layered Red, White, and Blue Pudding Cups Recipe

For a tasty treat that won't leave your guests bloated, try serving pudding cups topped with colorful berries for that patriotic touch!
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Ideas for Patriotic Sweet Treats

Celebrate Independence day with one of these fun and creative patriotic sweet treats!
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Easy Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Sandwich Pops Recipe

We've taken the summer staple of ice cream sandwiches combined with the 4th of July staple colors of red, white, and blue and created a delicious dessert that will excite and cool off your guests.
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Rice Krispies Treat Star Pops Patriotic Dessert Recipe

These rice krispy treat star pops are the ultimate party dessert - sweet, gooey, and on a stick for easy eating. Combined with a little red, white, and blue and you've got the ultimate 4th of July snack guests will love.
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Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Cupcake Recipe

For your Independence Day celebration, serve up a tasty dessert that will wow your guests! These festive beauties are just as sweet as they are pretty for the ultimate 4th of July treat.
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Red, White, and Blue Funnel Cakes Recipe

If you think fireworks are impressive, wait until you see how we turned traditional funnel cake into a tasty dessert that's just as pretty as it is patriotic!
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Toast to the Fourth of July Breakfast Recipe

Celebrate the morning of the Fourth of July with a simple American flag toast recipe! Who said food wasn't art?!
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Patriotic Polka Dot Milkshake Recipe

For a sweet treat both kids and adults can enjoy during the fireworks show, why not try this creamy milkshake recipe?! The polka dots add just the perfect amount of cuteness for guests to ooh and aah over.
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A Casual Chic 4th of July Celebration at Home

Casual 4th of July parties at home that are still decked out for America's birthday ARE attainable. Check out this real party from our friends at Saucy Pants if you don't believe us!
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4 Patriotic Picnic Basket Ideas

Pack a patriotic picnic basket this year chock full of festive dessert, snack and cocktail ideas to celebrate America!
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Patriotic Party Drinks

Kick back and watch the fireworks display with one of these patriotic party drinks.
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Patriotic Picnic Mason Jar Dessert

Whip up this patriotic mason jar dessert with some fresh summer berries and white cake for an all-American touch to your next picnic!
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Red and Blue Pop Rocks Shooters Patriotic Drink Recipe

Blue Hawaiian Schnapps meet the crackling power of pop rocks in this festive and fun cocktail recipe. This explosion of flavor and texture makes this drink the perfect choice for sipping while viewing those July 4th fireworks.
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Blue Lemonade Cocktail with Watermelon Star Stirrers

Lemonade and watermelon are 2 summer staples we just can't seem to shake - turn these 2 seasonal favorites into a fireworks worthy drink by adding a touch of red, white, and blue.
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Fourth of July Brunch Ideas

Like everyone, we enjoy the fireworks show at night on the Fourth of July. But, we took the firework motif and went crazy with this brunch party for the special occasion. Red, white and blue designs along with tasty brunch recipes will guarantee a smashing success!
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Patriotic Summer Tablescape Idea

Throw a patriotic summer party with these tips for a red, white and blue tablescape from expert Shawn Rabideau. Incorporate natural elements and mason jars for a real DIY touch your guests will love!
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Patriotic Drink Recipes

Celebrate the red, the white, and the blue with these delicious patriotic drinks! Full of refreshing, fruity flavor, your guests are sure to find these drinks irresistible!
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4th of July Recipes with a Grown-Up Twist

The backyard BBQ is all grown up with these updated party favorites. Ideal for an all-adult 4th of July party, our recipes for venison bleu cheese burgers, sweet potato fries, bacon salad singles, merlot soaked cherries and pesto flat breads makes for a perfect summer party menu.
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Patriotic Cupcake Push Pops

Push-pops, cupcakes, and sprinkles, oh my! This fantastic step-by-step guide shows you how to create these fun Patriotic Cupcake Push Pops - perfect for any "red, white, and blue" occasion. Or, customize these fabulous treats to match the theme of any holiday or special occasion!
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Patriotic Summer Berry Dessert Recipe

Red, white and blue foods are a fun way to bring some festivity to your 4th of July celebration. Stuff some seasonal strawberries with a sweet cream cheese filling and top with a blueberry garnish for one pretty looking dessert that's as patriotic-looking as your party!
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Cocktails for a 4th of July Celebration

Kick back and enjoy the fireworks this Fourth of July with one of our tasty cocktail recipes. We've concocted 5 All-American drink recipes that are a breeze to prepare and will keep guests refreshed all-day and all-night long.
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4th of July History, Fun Facts and Top Lists

Prepare to get schooled on some fun facts, quotes and tidbits surrounding the most famous day in American history.
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A Family-Friendly Firework Fourth of July Celebration

Between the loud booms, bright bursts of light and distinct scent of explosives, it's just not a good idea to take your toddler to a 4th of July fireworks display. Luckily, mom and Celebrations contributor, Karen Perkins, has found a way to enjoy some sparkle with the family on this patriotic holiday!
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A Glowing Summer Cocktail Party

If you're unexpectedly expecting guests for the 4th of July holiday there's no reason to panic. Read on for ideas on how to put together this fast and easy 4th of July party that's as bright as the fireworks in the sky!
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Easy Homemade Patriotic Cookies for Summer

This cookie recipe is all-American both inside and out! With it's classic ingredient list embellished with a bit of blue and white color, It's perfect for any 4th of July celebration and will please the entire guest list whether they're little kids or adults.
Expert Advice

A Pet-Friendly 4th of July Party

Celebrations Pet Lifestyle Expert Wendy Diamond has some easy 4th of July ideas to make sure your pets enjoy the celebration as much as you do. Keep your pooches safe, comfortable and happy with these fireworks tips, homemade flag cookie cake recipe, BBQ-friendly pet foods and patriotic decorations crafted with doggies in mind.
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BBQ Ideas from Around the U.S.

When July 4th pops into our heads it's often followed up quickly with thoughts of barbecue. In the spirit of the Fourth of July, here's a peek at BBQ stylings from all around the United States!
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Patriotic Pinwheel Decorations

Pin wheels are the perfect summer decoration and one of the easiest crafts to make. Grab some colorful paper and you're set for a spectacular summer craft!
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