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Fireworks on the 4th of July!

Here's how to celebrate the 4th of July!

For a complete list of ideas for your patriotic theme, including balloons, centerpieces, decorations, wearables, see our Patriotic Party Goods. 

Sure, you can have the usual party. Or, you can host something truly outstanding that keeps your friends and family talking until next year. And you'll become the host with the most. And that's the most you can be, right?

Start at 5 p.m., so you'll have enough time before the fireworks begin. Of course, make a cook-out. Decorate your yard and/or patio with banners or American flag pennants. Tie these to the top of your front door and stake to the ground on either side. Do the same off the patio and wherever possible.  Balloons are always festive and the red, white and blue should be flying somewhere.  There are some fireworks around balloons that fit this theme nicely.

If you have a railing (or a suitable tree works, too), decorate it with a Lighted American Flag. It's inexpensive and will add that extra little touch that makes a big difference.  Inside you’ll want to use a our Fireworks scene setter.  It’s fabulous and inexpensive.  There’s a lighted skyline and fireworks mural available that’s a great background for pictures.

If you're using paper plates and stuff instead of "real" china (and we suggest you do, by the way), why not use a flag design for your plates, cups, napkins and tablecovers? Your guests just won't believe how coordinated you are. For dessert, you may want to serve star-shaped vanilla butters cookies decorated with red, white and blue frosting (or sparkles or sprinkles). Either way, making them is a great activity for you and the kids to help celebrate the 4th!

For your tables, use a July 4th hat as a centerpiece. Insert a piece of red tissue and a piece of blue tissue in each. Then drop a balloon bouquet in each (red, white and blue balloons, of course). Scatter red, white and blue star confetti around the bottom for a final touch. Tie off each napkin with a 3" red, white and blue name button. (The name buttons can also double as seating cards).

Set your buffet up against a wall, and set up an American Flag accordion cut-out (3' long by 12" high) as decoration at the back of the table. Don't forget to use American Flag toothpicks for your fruits and finger foods.

For a complete selection of decorating ideas for your patriotic party, visit our Patriotic Party Goods section.

As people enter, give each a personalized candy bar from Party411’s Creations From You or beaded twists (red, white and blue) to wear on their wrist or ankle. For the guys a American flag bandana would be a great idea.

Okay, That's it It's a fabulous party. A party that says to your guests you went out of your way to assure them a good time.

Have a BLAST!

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