15 fun and festive 4th of July party ideas
Bring on the red, white and blue
Confetti Poppers
These patriotic poppers filled with red, white and blue confetti will be enjoyed by both kids and adults at this year's party. Hand them out, count to three and let them rip!
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Happiness is Homemade
Patriotic Photo Booth Printables
Give your guests something to do (and something that'll make them chuckle) with these fun photo booth props.
Get the printables from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of I Heart Naptime
Bomb Pop Shots
This shot is basically your favorite patriotic popsicle from your childhood, but boozy. It's made with grenadine, Mike's Hard Lemonade and blue curaçao.
Get the recipe at .
PHOTO: A Beautiful Mess
Painted Lawn Stars
Make stencils out of cardboard and spray paint stars on your lawn for creative decor you can just mow away after the fun is over. Make sure you buy spray paint — it won't kill the grass and can be sprayed upside-down.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: The Concrete Cottage
No-Sew American Flag Photo Backdrop
Finally, a use for all the scrap fabric and ribbons in your crafting area! This easy backdrop takes less than 20 minutes to make and is seriously cute.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Laughing Latte
Patriotic Denim Banner
It doesn't get more American than red, white and blue (jeans). Add some and you've got a decoration you can use every year. Check out this adorable .
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Pumpkin and A Princess
Patriotic Popsicle Stick Craft
The kids will love creating these "flags" with , and .
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Pumpkin and a Princess
Hot Dog Station
Let your guests make their hot dogs in style by putting together a station with different condiments, a display of toppings and cute to build their meal in.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: I Heart Naptime
Patriotic Tulle Wreath
This bold, bright and easy-to-make wreath is the perfect way to welcome guests to your home for Independence Day.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Night Owl
S'more Holders
Letting a big group of people make s'mores can get a little messy, but not when everything is already divided up and ready to go.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Balancing Home
Patriotic Luminaries
A few ( work, too!), and come together for these gorgeous and festive luminaries.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Keep Calm and Decorate
DIY Sparkler Packs
Everyone loves sparklers — no matter their age. Instead of just handing them out, make sleeves that'll make the moment unforgettable.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Alice & Lois
Mason Silverware Holders
What better way to serve silverware than out of some homemade ? With the help of a little and , you'll be set.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Crafty Morning
Tic-Tac-Toe Lawn Game
All it takes to make this oversized game of Tic-Tac-Toe is some , and you can find at any craft store.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Re-Play
Flag Balloon Dart Game
Making this dart game takes a little time, but once you see how much fun everyone is having, the effort will be more than worth it.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Giggles Galore
Confetti Poppers
These patriotic poppers filled with red, white and blue confetti will be enjoyed by both kids and adults at this year's party. Hand them out, count to three and let them rip!
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Happiness is Homemade
Patriotic Photo Booth Printables
Give your guests something to do (and something that'll make them chuckle) with these fun photo booth props.
Get the printables from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of I Heart Naptime
Bomb Pop Shots
This shot is basically your favorite patriotic popsicle from your childhood, but boozy. It's made with grenadine, Mike's Hard Lemonade and blue curaçao.
Get the recipe at .
PHOTO: A Beautiful Mess
Painted Lawn Stars
Make stencils out of cardboard and spray paint stars on your lawn for creative decor you can just mow away after the fun is over. Make sure you buy spray paint — it won't kill the grass and can be sprayed upside-down.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: The Concrete Cottage
No-Sew American Flag Photo Backdrop
Finally, a use for all the scrap fabric and ribbons in your crafting area! This easy backdrop takes less than 20 minutes to make and is seriously cute.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Laughing Latte
Patriotic Denim Banner
It doesn't get more American than red, white and blue (jeans). Add some and you've got a decoration you can use every year. Check out this adorable .
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Pumpkin and A Princess
Patriotic Popsicle Stick Craft
The kids will love creating these "flags" with , and .
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Pumpkin and a Princess
Hot Dog Station
Let your guests make their hot dogs in style by putting together a station with different condiments, a display of toppings and cute to build their meal in.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: I Heart Naptime
Patriotic Tulle Wreath
This bold, bright and easy-to-make wreath is the perfect way to welcome guests to your home for Independence Day.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Night Owl
S'more Holders
Letting a big group of people make s'mores can get a little messy, but not when everything is already divided up and ready to go.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Balancing Home
Patriotic Luminaries
A few ( work, too!), and come together for these gorgeous and festive luminaries.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Keep Calm and Decorate
DIY Sparkler Packs
Everyone loves sparklers — no matter their age. Instead of just handing them out, make sleeves that'll make the moment unforgettable.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Alice & Lois
Mason Silverware Holders
What better way to serve silverware than out of some homemade ? With the help of a little and , you'll be set.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Crafty Morning
Tic-Tac-Toe Lawn Game
All it takes to make this oversized game of Tic-Tac-Toe is some , and you can find at any craft store.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Re-Play
Flag Balloon Dart Game
Making this dart game takes a little time, but once you see how much fun everyone is having, the effort will be more than worth it.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Giggles Galore
Confetti Poppers
These patriotic poppers filled with red, white and blue confetti will be enjoyed by both kids and adults at this year's party. Hand them out, count to three and let them rip!
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Happiness is Homemade
Patriotic Photo Booth Printables
Give your guests something to do (and something that'll make them chuckle) with these fun photo booth props.
Get the printables from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of I Heart Naptime
Bomb Pop Shots
This shot is basically your favorite patriotic popsicle from your childhood, but boozy. It's made with grenadine, Mike's Hard Lemonade and blue curaçao.
Get the recipe at .
PHOTO: A Beautiful Mess
Painted Lawn Stars
Make stencils out of cardboard and spray paint stars on your lawn for creative decor you can just mow away after the fun is over. Make sure you buy spray paint — it won't kill the grass and can be sprayed upside-down.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: The Concrete Cottage
No-Sew American Flag Photo Backdrop
Finally, a use for all the scrap fabric and ribbons in your crafting area! This easy backdrop takes less than 20 minutes to make and is seriously cute.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Laughing Latte
Patriotic Denim Banner
It doesn't get more American than red, white and blue (jeans). Add some and you've got a decoration you can use every year. Check out this adorable .
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Pumpkin and A Princess
Patriotic Popsicle Stick Craft
The kids will love creating these "flags" with , and .
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Pumpkin and a Princess
Hot Dog Station
Let your guests make their hot dogs in style by putting together a station with different condiments, a display of toppings and cute to build their meal in.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: I Heart Naptime
Patriotic Tulle Wreath
This bold, bright and easy-to-make wreath is the perfect way to welcome guests to your home for Independence Day.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of A Night Owl
S'more Holders
Letting a big group of people make s'mores can get a little messy, but not when everything is already divided up and ready to go.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Balancing Home
Patriotic Luminaries
A few ( work, too!), and come together for these gorgeous and festive luminaries.
Get the tutorial from .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Keep Calm and Decorate
DIY Sparkler Packs
Everyone loves sparklers — no matter their age. Instead of just handing them out, make sleeves that'll make the moment unforgettable.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Alice & Lois
Mason Silverware Holders
What better way to serve silverware than out of some homemade ? With the help of a little and , you'll be set.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Courtesy of Crafty Morning
Tic-Tac-Toe Lawn Game
All it takes to make this oversized game of Tic-Tac-Toe is some , and you can find at any craft store.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Re-Play
Flag Balloon Dart Game
Making this dart game takes a little time, but once you see how much fun everyone is having, the effort will be more than worth it.
Get the directions at .
PHOTO: Giggles Galore
Bring on the red, white and blue
From patriotic photo booth props to yard games that'll keep the kids entertained for hours, these ideas will help you throw your best Independence Day party yet.