Backyard Party 4th Of July Ideas

CREATIVE BACKYARD PARTY 4TH OF JULY PARTY IDEAS FROM DECORATIONS TO DESSERTS!

The Fourth of July is always a fun time to bring people together and celebrate something historic. Those celebrations inevitably will take place in backyards all across the country.

It’s one of my favorite holidays to get creative with food and decorations. Whether you’re hosting a large 4th of July backyard party this year, or keeping it simple with the family, here are a few ideas to steal!

And while I do like to get creative, I also like to keep this holiday simple. After all, summer is all about taking things a little easier.

interesting facts about the 4th of July

The first national July 4th celebration was in 1801 and was held at the White House. But Independence Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1870, 100 years after the USA was founded!

fourth of July backyard decorations

The best and easiest backyard decoration for the fourth is a large flag. This one shown above on my shed is a vintage hand-sewn flag with 48 stars. One of my favorite flea market finds ever.

banners, buntings, and bows

When it comes to the fourth, I also love banners and buntings! They’re such an easy way to add a ton of festivity to your backyard!

4th of July garland banner — *red, white, and blue banner*

The more traditional, half-circle flag buntings never get old either. These look great anywhere you put them.

American flag buntings - backyard party 4th of July party ideas — *flag buntings*

These red, white, and blue bows caught my eye. A few of these would go a long way to add the stars and stripes to your yard! For a more formal party, I could see these hung on the backs of white chairs.

Adding a row of flags anywhere in the yard is always a good idea. Fortunately, small and medium flags are relatively inexpensive enough that it won’t break the bank to achieve this.

4th of July table decorations

For your backyard party table decorations, I love the simplicity of a bunch of mini flags in a small vase. Classic and charming, you can’t go wrong with this look.

mini fourth of july flags for table - backyard party 4th of July party ideas — *mini flags*

These tablecloths are really pretty also. Can you believe they’re paper? Which makes for easy clean up after.

fourth of july tablecloths — *American flag tablecloth*

These American star picks would be great for appetizers, desserts, or for use as cocktail stirrers.

American flag cocktail appetizer picks - backyard party 4th of July party ideas — *American flag picks*

I thought these dishtowels were especially pretty. They have an old-world look to them. You could also use them as placemats for your table setting.

4th-of-july-dishtowels-or-placemats — *red, white, and blue dishtowels*

DIY 4th of July decorations

If you’re more interested in creating a quick DIY decoration, these mini flags are easy to make. I used remnants of old fabrics to pull these together.

I made these several years ago and I still love to use them each Fourth of July.

How to make small DIY American Flag mini farmhouse flags — *how to make mini flags*

You would not believe how easy this red, white, and blue wreath was to make. This is another favorite of mine.

easy DIY american flag wreath — *red, white, and blue wreath DIY*

4th of July flower arrangements

With the fourth of July being in the heat of July, I do like to keep it super simple. This free-falling arrangement using faux blueberry stems is so pretty!

blueberry spray fourth of july floral arrangement idea — *via: factory direct*

Have any of you noticed how good everyone’s hydrangeas look this year? I couldn’t be happier with mine. I read somewhere this is because we had a warm winter and a wet spring.

Whatever the reason, I’m enjoying ours. It’s a great opportunity to use some of those for a pretty 4th of July flower arrangement. I love this one with the red gerbera daisies. Those are another favorite flower of mine.

hydrangea red white and blue floral arrangement — *via: rosemary and thyme*

These pretty red, white, and blue planters are so very charming too!

red white and blue flower pots - backyard party 4th of July party ideas — *via: bhg*

4th of July party food ideas

As I mentioned I love celebrating the 4th but I also like to keep it simple. I don’t do well in the heat so you won’t find me slaving over the stove in July! Here are a few easy but festive ideas for your menu.

red, white, and blue 4th of July appetizers

These red, white, and blue skewers are so easy yet so pretty! That’s a win-win in my book.

red, white and blue skewers for a fourth of july appetizer — *via: best appetizers*

A fruit salad is always a refreshing dish to have around in the summer. This one is perfectly festive with the star cutouts. You could use apples or pineapples for those.

red, white, and blue fruit salad with watermelon and bluberries — *via: persnickety plates*

Easy 4th of July Side dishes

A Fourth of July barbeque always needs a classic pasta salad and this one looks delicious!

classic pasta salad summer party recipes — *via: inspired by charm*

Take your corn on the cob up a notch with this interesting recipe.

corn on the cob side dish recipe — *via: craving some creativity*

no bake 4th of July desserts

Have your dessert without spending hours in a hot kitchen with these beautiful homemade ice pops!

recipes for 4th of july party — *via: the view from great island*

This cake is a no-bake, icebox cake recipe.

no bake 4th of july icebox cake for 4th of July backyard party — *via: grits and pinecones*

While planning your party ideas and menu, here are a few inspiring Fourth of July quotes to impress your guests with.

inspirational happy 4th of July quotes

Land of the Free because of the brave
It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other – John Adams
Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages – George Washington
I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives – Abraham Lincoln
May we think of freedom not as the right to do what we please but as the opportunity to do what is right – Peter Marshall
All great change in America begins at the dinner table – Ronald Reagan
You cannot separate peace and freedom because no one can have peace unless he has his freedom – Malcolm X
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams – Eleanore Roosevelt

Have a safe and happy 4th everyone!