Food, fun, family, and fireworks. These are what come to mind when someone mentions the 4th of July. Take your BBQ to the next level with these fun Independence Day party ideas.
Menu:
The 4th of July is all about tradition. Nothing gets more traditional than grilling out during the summer. Fire up the grill and get ready to throw on some tasty morsels.
Choose meat and veggies that are simple to prepare, but will turn out perfectly. Grab some corn on the cob, potatoes, or any fresh vegetables that you like, wrap them up in foil with your favorite spices (and a little butter) and place them on the grill with your meat. The foil will save you time on cleanup and cooking everything on the grill will keep the kitchen cool. Grilled chicken breasts basted with bbq sauce, or ribs with a dry rub are always wonderful. Don’t forget that hamburgers and hotdogs are a never-fail crowd pleaser also. For dessert, wow your guests with a beautiful red, white, and blue cheesecake cake, or use fresh strawberries and blueberries to make a more traditional flag cake.
Decor:
Perk up your picnic tables with some red, white, and blue flare. This can be as easy as placing red and white flowers in a blue mason jar to create stunning centerpieces, or re-purposing an old pallet and painting it to look like the American flag.
Begin a new tradition and let the kiddos do the decorating. Something as simple as a paper chain made from construction paper in red, white, and blue hanging on the porch will add some color to the space. This has the added bonus of the joy the kids will feel in knowing they got to help!
Fun:
Most nights will end with fireworks, and this is arguably the most exciting thing about Independence Day. While you wait for the night sky, try some of these fun games to keep guests entertained.
Cornhole (or bean bag toss) is a great game that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The boards are relatively easy to find, or you can even make them on your own. Horseshoes, washers, or badminton are also traditional summer games for the backyard. Or throw on your swim gear and have a water balloon fight to cool down!
Whether you stick to tradition or decide to shake things up, your Independence Day celebration will be one to remember. For more helpful tips and tricks, visit Wedding and Party Network!
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