The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate summer’s favorite holiday than by throwing a party? EG has all kinds of suggestions for decorations, music, and, of course, snacks to pull off the perfect bash!
Food: Finger foods are the way to go when throwing any kind of summertime get-together. Don’t over-complicate things; your party-goers will be easily satisfied with these simple (and patriotic) suggestions!
- Popsicles are a classic summertime treat. Seriously, nothing tastes better than a frozen pop on a hot summer day. For your party, we suggest these red and blue Yosicles. Head over to our contest page for your chance to win free Popsicles!
- Marshmallow & berry shish kabobs are a fun and fruity treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth while simultaneously serving as pretty red, white, and blue decoration. All you need are some wooden shish kabob sticks, berries, and marshmellows. After you’ve washed your fruit, stack blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries along with marshmellows on each stick until it’s full. Pile your fruity kabobs in a mound on a pretty plate and set them out for guests to grab!
- Star spangled salsa platters are an easy snack to include at your party. Pick out a festive plate and pour a pile of blue corn tortilla chips on one side. Accompany the chips with some bright red salsa and sour cream for the easiest red, white, and blue snack you’ve ever prepared!
Photo: courtesy of Popsicle
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Decorations: Okay, so you’ve got the food down, next come the decorations. You can turn a plain old backyard BBQ into a star spangled celebration with these easy DIY décor tips.
- Bandana place-mats are a fun and easy substitute for plain old place-mats. Add red and blue bandannas underneath dishes and plates for an extra pop of star spangled style. This effortless embellishment will give your party an authentic American look!
- M&M filled mason jars are a simple decoration that will not only look nice, but serve as an extra snack too! Fill up multiple mason jars with red, white, and blue M&M’s and place them around your party. Stick mini American flags in the edible centerpieces for a finishing touch!
Photo: courtesy of Party Cheap
Red Bandana, $2.
(clockwise from top) Photos: courtesy of My M&M
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7-oz Single Color M&M’s Bag, $7 each. 12in American Flag, $1. 1 Quart Ball Jar, $2.
- Spray-painted metal tubs are great decoration and when filled with ice they can be used as a place to store beverages too. Go out and find red, white, or blue metal tubs then take a stencil and spray paint whatever phrase you want on your tub.
(clockwise from top) Photos: courtesy of Joann Fabrics, Toysonics, Target
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MARTHA STEWART Monogram Serif Alphabet Stencil,$6. TAMIYA light blue spray paint, $6. Red Metal Oval Beverage Tub, $15.
Music: Of course, what would a party be without some summer jams? Peep this feel-good 4th of July playlist that we think would get any crowd going.
- ‘Good Time‘ by Owl City ft. Carly Rae Jepsen
- ‘Want U Back‘ by Cher Lloyd
- ‘Some Nights‘ by Fun
- ‘Little Talks‘ by Of Monsters and Men
- ‘Beauty and the Beat‘ by Justin Bieber ft. Nicki Minaj
(And obviously it wouldn’t be 4th of July if you didn’t play Party in the USA at least once!)
Photo: courtesy of Mileyrcyrus.com
Happy 4th everyone!
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