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Fireworks on the 4th of July!

A Patriotic Party Plan

Sure, you can have the usual July 4th party. Or, you can host a patriotic fireworks theme party that is 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?  This is a great patriotic 4th of July party to host if you live close enough to see a fireworks display from your house or if you can host somewhere (like a country club) that is having a display.  Of course you can host this party for any patriotic holiday with a fireworks display!

Independence Day Party Invitations

Start at 5 p.m., so you'll have enough time before the fireworks begin. Of course, make it a cook-out.  

Choose an invitation that is as fun as your party!  A red, white and blue patriotic invitation will get everyone excited for your bash.  Throw some patriotic confetti into the envelope and your friends will feel like there are fireworks coming out of the envelope!

Get the kids involved: You can get the kids involved by asking them to help create invitations.  You know those snowflakes that you make by folding paper over and over and then cutting pieces out?  Well, if you use red or blue paper, those "snowflakes" will look like fireworks!  Depending on their age, the kids can help with folding or cutting the paper.  You should print all the party information out on a separate piece of paper and then glue that to the center of your fireworks.  When you're done, fold them up, put them in an envelope and send them off!

Independence Day Decorations and Party Supplies

Besides dinner and chatting with friends, watching fireworks will be the main activity at this party.  You can ask friends to bring folding chairs so they have somewhere to sit or provide blankets and towels for everyone to sit on.  While everyone is settling in to watch the show, pass out popcorn in bags for everyone to eat. 

And give out a few favors for everyone to use during the show!  Since it's going to get dark, pass out red, white and blue glow necklaces and LED patriotic wands. Of course you'll want American flags for everyone to wave.

Here are some fun patriotic party games for your party.

Patriotic Party Favors

As people enter, give each a personalized candy bar and 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.   Here are some other fun favors to consider passing out to your friends and family:

• Rainbow LED 2009 glasses

• Patriotic light up tiaras

• Stars & stripes hats

• Patriotic  boxes filled with red, white and blue M&Ms or other candy.

• Personalized mint and candy tins

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

Have a BLAST!  I hate to get sentimental, you know, but celebrating the flag is an okay thing to do. And the message is a good one. Have fun.  The Party Girl

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