Thursday, June 25, 2015

How to Throw the Perfect Fourth of July Party!

Independence Day/Fourth of July is a day to celebrate our nations freedom and the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. People decking themselves out in red, white and blue apparel, fireworks and of course ta Fourth of July cookout and party commemorate this day! Putting together a Fourth of July party can seem like a daunting task, but there are plenty of ways to throw a festive and fun celebration!  

Decorations

Every great party has great décor to match! For the fourth of July it’s simple, anything red, white and blue is a great addition to your party! However, to add a unique touch to your party other than the typical American flag paper plates and streamers, try painted lawn stars! These are a simple and easy addition. They can turn your backyard from ordinary to something people will keep talking about for parties to come!
Streamers are seen at almost every party you go to, whether it is a baby shower or a child’s birthday. Give a new twist to them by adding holiday lights to the mix! String the lights above your patio or around your back yard and loop red, white and blue colored streamers through them. Not only is this a low cost decoration, but also it is great for lighting the party after the sun goes down!
A party isn’t a party without food and the Fourth of July is known for cookouts! Be the “star” of your party with star shaped burgers. A new twist on a cookout staple! The star shape can be accomplished by forming the burgers with a shaped cookie cutter. To keep time and costs down on food, ask your guest to bring a side dish. Everyone will be happy to contribute to the potluck and you have a wide variety of food to choose from.
Desserts are also a very important part of any party. Incorporate the theme into your food by making red, white and blue fruit and brownie kabobs. A dessert with both fruit and chocolate is sure to be a hit! This delicious treat is easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone. The marshmallows are also great for roasting around the bonfire if you have one going!

Drinks
Let’s be honest, what is a Fourth of July party without some adult beverages! A great way to make a drink that appeals to a lot of people are Jell-O shots! These fun drinks are also great because they don’t require ton of different kinds of alcohol. Although, the prep time is quite long, most recipes make a large quantity. So, enjoy the holiday all night long with these festive, sweet “treats”.


Non-alcoholic drinks are a necessity at any part as well. To go along with the red, white and blue theme of everything try this “Independence Punch”. Using juices with different sugar levels creates the layering of the colors. Most times blue Gatorade, cranberry juice, and 7-Up is used. Combine it with the cute drink dispenser, like this one, and you have a tasty and low-cost drink for all ages to enjoy!
Activities
So now that you have decorations, food and drinks covered, there is one final step to throwing the perfect Fourth of July party, fun activities for everyone! Forget baseball being America’s favorite pastime, corn hole is the real deal! It is a great game for the kids to play or have a little friendly competition with the adults. There is little to no set up and clean up and this game can be played all summer long. Any corn hole set can be used, but an American flag themed set is even better!
Let’s not forget this is a Fourth of July party, so it can’t be complete without fireworks! Snap, crackle and pop your way to a great night with sparklers and other fun activities. These are a great way to still get in the Independence Day spirit with out having to deal with the hazards of actual fireworks. Kids and adults alike will enjoy them and it is another low cost way to add a some fun to your party!

Written by Olivia Marrali from Rebecca Adele PR & Events

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