Our Guide to the Ultimate 4th of July Party

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July 4th, 2021 is a day to pull out all the stops. We are seeing a blissful return to life after more than a year in pandemic uncertainty, and everyone deserves to celebrate. The anticipation has been high all year for a dedicated time to unwind, hang out in the sun, and party it up. Whether you’re in it for a celebration of freedom and all the history that is held in the red, white, and blue, or you’re simply ready for an excuse to celebrate, our nation’s birthday is the perfect occasion to come together and let loose.

Here’s our guide to throwing the most amazing 4th of July party and making it an event your guests will never forget. 

1. Give guests a fun activity.

Is your party a pool party? Easy! Give the pool a skim, throw in some decorative floaties, and you’re all set! No one needs to be told twice to splash around in the middle of summer. If a pool is not at your disposal, no problem! Pepper the event with fun games that engage the whole group, like trivia, charades, and multiplayer board games. Barbecuing at a park? Bring a soccer ball or a few frisbees along. Or, if you’re looking to entertain a group of kiddos, prepare a scavenger hunt or obstacle course. The kids will be delighted, and everyone will be impressed that you planned out the fun in detail. 

2. Flaunt your style.

Freedom is the theme of the day – meaning it’s time to get creative. Express yourself and your love of America with patriotic outfits, accessories, and more. This is not a day to hold back – bring out the face paint, glitter, hats, sunglasses, jewelry, and more. Have fun accessories and red, white, and blue accouterments ready for your guests to enjoy, too. 

Style is just as much about how you deck yourself out as it is about your party décor. Don’t let an outdoor setting limit you – think candles, tablecloths, flamingos, string lights, and flags. Decorating your yard, picnic table, or patio doesn’t need to break the bank, either. You can do a lot with some crepe paper, balloons, a painted star cut out of cardboard, a bandana at every place setting, and other creative solutions. 

Don’t forget to keep it musical! 4th of July parties are famous for lasting from the afternoon into the night, so set yourself up with a long, fun playlist to keep the good vibes rolling. 

3. Make it tasty!

If fireworks aren’t the highlight every 4th of July, then the food sure is. Set your guests up with a spread of delicious side dishes – and opt for things that don’t need to be kept warm. That way, everyone can keep grazing as the party goes on. Potato salad, chips and dip, baked beans, and veggie trays are all staple items on the 4th of July. Don’t forget to include a variety of grillables – from burgers to hot dogs to veggies. Festive desserts can highlight your creative use of red, white, and blue in cupcakes, rice crispy treats, frosted cakes with blueberries and raspberries in the shape of the flag, and multicolored ice cream. 

Make your guests swoon with exciting drinks. Sure, a cooler full of American brews is all you need, but if you’re going all out, why not mix up a real crowd-pleaser? Serve your guests a pitcher of juicy, fruit-garnished sangria, a salt-rimmed margarita, or a refreshing wine spritzer with lime, and watch your event top the charts.

No matter how you plan to entertain guests this 4th of July, make it magical with a fresh bouquet from Allen’s Flower Market. We have a wide variety of hand-tied bouquets, flowers in gorgeous vases, and floral accents to bring a cheerful touch to your barbecue side table, your picnic spread, and your dining arrangement. We offer fast, same-day delivery to make ordering easy for you. Check out our favorite summer flowers online.