Ultimate List of 300+ Ideas for the 4th of July
Planning on having a picnic or barbecue this summer for Memorial Day or Independence Day? Here’s a huge list of almost 200 different 4th of July ideas for your patriotic gathering! Whether it’s food, activities, or decor, we’ve got everything you need to host the perfect red, white, and blue event!
Hey y”all, Tiffany here with a huge list of 300+ 4th of July ideas!
We love the 4th of July in our house. These red, white, and blue patriotic holidays bring so much joy into our home. Plus, the fireworks are a fun bonus. We also love gathering with our friends.
This post has over 200 4th of July ideas! It’s a long post, so here’s an outline:
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- 75+ Delicious Patriotic Desserts
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- 47 Patriotic Dishes Made With Fruit
- 30+ Patriotic Cakes & Cupcakes
4th of July Activity Ideas
Here are some of our favorite patriotic activity and DIY craft ideas.
4th of July Decor
Here are some of our favorite patriotic decor ideas.
4th of July Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Here are some of our favorite patriotic non-alcoholic drink ideas.
4th of July Food Ideas
Food falls into so many different categories. We’ve got huge lists of desserts, appetizers, and more! Here are some of our favorites from each category. Just click on each name!
Patriotic Cakes and Cupcakes
4th of July Desserts
Patriotic Appetizers & Side Dishes
4th of July Fruit Dishes
Patriotic Cookies
4th of July Chocolate Dishes
Patriotic Cheesecakes
4th of July Finger Foods
Red, White, and Blue Salads
4th of July Frozen Treats
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Oh my goodness! These ideas are so cute! I don’t know if we will be going in a big crowd to watch fireworks this year, so it’s nice to have other fun options!
Great ideas! Celebrating the 4th will look different this year for sure. These are some fun hacks to enjoy the day!
These are great ideas to celebrate the 4th of July! Those fire cracker drinks with the cute sparkler straws looks delicious!
Great ideas! I’ve been looking for some fun 4th of July ideas since we’ll be staying home this year. The Berry Lemonade looks awesome, we’re definitely trying that!