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4th of July Party Ideas
4th of July party ideas can make your 4th of July the best one ever!
Independence Day is approaching fast and you want to make the most of it and celebrate in style. So when you think about the 4th of July what comes to mind?
Liberty
Freedom
Independence
Pride
patriotism
Yes. These are the things that make this country so great but when we are celebrating these things we may also be thinking about:
Picnics
Barbecues
Swimming
parades
Fireworks
Parties
So, when planning your 4th of July celebration keep in mind the good old USA and make it a meaningful celebration with plenty of fun party ideas, food, and fun!
Honor this day by putting up your flag first and remember why we celebrate the 4th of July.
Parade
If your town has a parade it's a great way to get your 4th of July celebration under way. Plan to meet all your friends and family to enjoy the parade and be sure everyone brings a great breakfast of bagels or doughnuts to share, and don't forget the coffee.
Block Party
Block parties have been going on forever and it's because of all the fun! For great block party ideas, all you need for a festive 4th of July are a few party decoration ideas, and and some good party menu ideas to get you started and then follow up with the party music and couple of party game ideas like three legged races, water balloon fights and don't forget the baseball game.
Baseball
The all American sport is baseball, so either go to a live game or have a game with your friends and neighbors. Let everyone play and have fun!
Games
The hottest games are Murder Mystery games. These provide so much fun to any party! For 4th of July we like I Loathe A Parade - 4th of July Murder Mystery Party Kit. It's a 4th of July mystery with a patriotic twist! But you can find more mysteries at
Mysteries on the Net.
4th of July Food
Great 4th of July Party ideas include tasty yet casual foods. Most likely your 4th of July party will be outside with paper plates and plastic forks, just as it should be! Here are some great party food ideas to serve at your Independence Day celebration. Remember, the key is to keep it simple!
Chips & Dip
Vegetable platter & Ranch dressing
Guacamole & Tortilla Chips
Cheese & Crackers
Fruit Platter
Hot Dogs
Burgers & Cheese Burgers
Potato Salad
Watermelon
Barbecue Chicken
Hot sausage
Baked Beans
Fried Chicken
Ribs
Corn on the cob
Macaroni salad
Fresh Peaches
Lemonade
Iced Tea
Fruit Punch
Red, White & Blue Cake or Cupcakes
Apple Pie
Cherry Pie
Vanilla & Chocolate Ice Cream Cones
Flavored Ices
Check out Cupcakes Plain and Fancy for great ideas on how to decorate 4th of July cupcakes you can serve at your next party.