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July 4th Party Theme

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It’s summer! Let’s celebrate Family, Friends, the Sun, the Stars, Fireworks and America’s Independence with a great event.

This theme also works for Memorial Day & Labor Day . . . don’t forget that Jaws takes place over 4th of July weekend! See the Shark Party Theme for additional inspiration.

The Menu is casual with a picnic feel, you can also ask your guests to bring a dish, their favorite, or send them one of these recipes.

Invitations

It's never too early to get people in the mood for your party theme! Start by sending themed invitations with ample advance notice for your guests to save the date. Remember to let them know when and how to RSVP, and whether they should wear costumes or help bring the theme to life in some other way.

4th of July Invitation

BBQ Invitation

Red, White & Blue Invitation

4th of July Birthday Invitation

4th of July Invitation

Signs, Banners, & Backdrops

These items are great for marking your location for your guests' convenience. They're also great for creating an immersive party theme environment and making the attendees feel welcome—which is always nice when you start getting too busy to personally greet everyone the moment they arrive.

4th of July Welcome Sign

American Flag Sign

American Flags – Handheld

Red, White & Blue Star Banner

4th of July Fireworks Backdrop

Balloons

Balloons can do it all! Mark your party location, use them for centerpieces, or just fill your home with festive floating fun! Mylar and/or latex balloons are available for any occasion and theme. Get them blown up at the store or pick up a disposable helium tank if you want to inflate them yourself.

American Flag Balloon

Red, White & Blue Balloons

Red, White & Blue Stars Balloons

Red Star Balloon – Blue & White also available

Scrapbooking Paper & Confetti

These products are perfect for all sorts of DIY decorations. Try wrapping containers with scrapbook paper to make themed holders for plasticware, crayons, flowers, centerpieces, etc. And confetti always adds a festive touch—even to your invitations (but use it sparingly; don't give your guests a mess)!

4th of July Paper

Red Star Confetti

Red, White & Blue Glitter Confetti

Red, White & Blue Paper

Stars & Stripes Pinwheels

4th of July Paper

Home Décor

Supplemental decorations are a must for creating a compelling party theme atmosphere! They serve lots of purposes, like helping mark the location of the party and sprucing up your food and beverage stations. Small touches like these show you went the extra mile to truly bring your party theme to life.

Patriotic Bunting

Red, White & Blue Star Streamers

4th of July Wreath

Backdrop Support System

Costumes, Themed Clothes, & Attire

What better way to get everyone into the party theme mood than to dress them up in it? Also, DIY t-shirt projects are a fantastic way to engage all your guests in a fun group activity that further immerses them in the theme and provides a cool keepsake with which to remember your fabulous party!

4th of July T-Shirt file

4th of July T-Shirt files

American Flag Earrings

American Flag Headband Boppers

American Flag Rhinestone Transfer

Fireworks T-Shirt

Red, White & Blue Glow Bracelets

Red, White & Blue Glow Necklaces

Red, White & Blue Hair Bow

Stars & Stripes Shutter Glasses

Food

A complete themed party calls for food that fits the bill! Whatever the theme and occasion, there are snacks, hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, meals, and desserts that go right along with it. Take a look at the easy recipes below for inspired ideas that even novice home cooks can pull off without added stress.

4th of July Cherry Bombs

4th of July Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

4th of July Fruit Platter

4th of July Hot Dog Bar with Printables

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Red, White & Blue Salad

4th of July Apple Pie

Crock Pot Corn on the Cob

Apple Pie Cupcake

Red, White & Blue Cake Pops

Fire Crackers

Food Enhancement

Enhancements are the little details that bring your party or event to the next level, they are the items that create an immersive environment. Your guests will remember the party, but they won’t be able to pinpoint what individual elements made it great.

Red, White & Blue Cupcake Wrappers

American Flag Food Picks

Red, White & Blue Cupcake Wrappers

Red, White & Blue Sprinkles

Star Cookie Cutter

Star Petite Pie Mold

White Scallop Shimmer Cupcake Wrapper

4th of July Cupcake Toppers

4th of July Pinwheel Cupcake Toppers

Red & White Striped Cupcake Toppers

Red, White & Blue Balloon Cupcake Toppers

Red, White & Blue Stars Cupcake Toppers

Red, White & Blue Stars Sprinkles

Beverages

Yes, the drinks you serve can reinforce your party theme, too! It's just the sort of extra touch that makes your event extra special and memorable. Whether you're looking for non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages—or both—here are some fun ways to provide pleasing party potables that fit your theme.

Royal Hard Root Beer

Blue Punch

Firecracker Margarita

Red, White & Blue Punch

Sparkling Red, White & Blue Sangria

Beverage Enhancements

Red Rimming Salt

Red & White Striped Straws

Red, White & Blue Straws

Star Ice Cube Trays

Stars & Stripes Straws

American Flag Straw Flags

Red & Blue Straw Flags

Labels

Bringing your party theme to life is all about paying attention to the little details. Themed labels are an example. They're also practical for identifying food and drinks and for listing ingredients as a courtesy to any guests with dietary restrictions. Give things clever names that play to your theme!

4th of July Beer Bottle Labels

4th of July Bottle Label

American Flag Food Labels

Red, White & Blue Stars Food Labels

4th of July Food Labels

4th of July Water Bottle Labels

Tablescapes

Sure, serving tasty food and beverages is important, but you can really wow your guests with an impressive, beautiful table setup. It creates anticipation and makes for a memorable feature. And, when you get creative like with the ideas below, it's an excellent way to further reinforce your party theme.

Blue Glitter Star Cut Outs

Blue Plastic Tabelcloth

Patriotic Cups

Patriotic Napkins

Patriotic Popcorn Boxes

Red & White Striped Paper Plates

Red & White Striped Tabel Runner

Red, White & Blue 3-D Stars

Red, White & Blue Can Coolers

Stars & Stripes Food Trays

Stars & Stripes Inflatable Food Station

Stars & Stripes Serving Tray

White Square Paper Dessert Plates

American Flag Paper Plates

Star Plastic Trays

American Flag Cups

Activities

Activities are a key part of keeping all your guests entertained for the duration of the party. Obviously, the age of the attendees determines what type of activities are best. For young children, providing themed coloring pages you find online and some crayons is a classic that always does the trick.

4th of July Blanket

4th of July Photo Props

4th of July Pinata

4th of July Tattoos

Fireworks Photoshop Overlays

Rocket Pinata

Stars & Stripes Light Up Foam Stick

Stars & Stripes Pin Wheels

4th of July Word Scramble

Games

It's not a party without nonstop fun! Games are essential, especially with younger kids who don't always carry the party with elevated conversation. But games are great for all ages! You can stick with standards, find ones that fit your theme, or find clever tweaks to create something unique in the middle.

4th of July Bingo

American Flag Cornhole

Fireworks Ring Toss Game

Red, White & Blue Beach Ball

Bean Bag Toss Game

Stars & Stripes Bean Bags

Takeaways

Everyone loves leaving with party favors or other takeaways! It's a gracious way to say “thanks for coming,” and to keep the occasion in your attendees' thoughts. Candy and cheap toys are common, so set your sights a little higher and give thoughtful or useful items that tie into your party's theme.