USA Patriotic Party DIY's

Decorations

​​1. American Flag Backdrop
This is a perfect backdrop for a DIY photo booth, or as a backdrop for your food | dessert table.
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2. Red, White and Blue Paper Chains
I love the simplicity, using paper you probably already have.

3.  Tin Can Flag Windsock
A fun craft for kids or adults. I can picture a bunch hanging at a 4th of July BBQ.

​4. DIY Patriotic Mason Jars
Very cute as 4th of July centerpieces, or as cutlery holders at a holiday BBQ.

Food

​1. USA Flag Cupcake Cake Template
Perfect dessert for your backyard BBQ.

​2. Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels
Turning on the oven to bake in July is just too hot for some of us. Dipping pretzel sticks in chocolate with colourful sprinkles.

​3. 4th of July Fruit & Jello Cups
Pretty and simple Jello with berries and whipped cream.

​4. Candy-Poppin' Bottle Rockets
Pre-make as an addition to a dessert table or let the kids put them together as a fun and tasty craft.

​5. Patriotic Oreo Pops
Oreos on a stick, dipped in chocolate and covered in sprinkles... a sweet addition to your dessert table!

​6. Patriotic Popcorn
​See if your city is hosting a free firework display, take this 4th of July popcorn as a treat during the show!

​7. ​4th of July Super Slushies
I am a sucker for slushie drinks, this uses vodka!

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Games & Activities

 
​1. 4th of July T-Shirts
A fun craft idea for the kids to do and as a take home after the party!

​2.Watermelon Eating Contest
​No instructions, but really, none is needed...fun for the kids and adults. Switch it up to pie for a more traditional eating contest.

3. 4th of July Scavenger Hunt
Free printable scavenger hunt for kids... have small prizes along the way. Eg. Bandanas, red/white/blue candy or maybe sparklers if you do it towards the end of the night.

4. Stars & Stripes Bean Bag Game
Building supplies list and easy to follow instructions for a fun 4th of July backyard game.