Patriotic 4th of July BBQ Party Ideas

• Set your patriotic 4th of July party scene with red, white, and blue decorations, tableware, and party supplies.

• Bring the American flag color palette into your food and drinks.

• Provide yard games like cornhole, horseshoe, and frisbee for easy entertainment.

• Find everything you need to get the Independence Day party started at Ultimate Party Super Store.

Independence Day is coming and folks everywhere are looking forward to midsummer fun and fireworks. If you're looking for ideas to create a 4th of July BBQ party to remember, we've got some plans for you! From patriotic decor to games and fun recipes for a July 4th cookout, you're sure to find some inspiration fit for the beginner to expert host.

Fun Wearables for Guests

What should you do when guests show up not dressed in red, white, and blue attire? Hand them some fun wearables to help get them into the Independence Day mood! Bobbing headbands, silly glasses, beaded necklaces, and patriotic leis are perfect for kids to adults.

All-American Table Settings

It's fun and easy to run with the patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. Create an American centerpiece by filling a glass vase with vintage stamps, baseball cards, baseballs, and miniature American flags. Use white table covers with stars and stripes as design elements. Layer bowls, appetizer plates, and dinner plates in red, white, and blue plasticware. Tie it all together with American flag napkins and cups. You could also use small jars to hold sparklers (or glow sticks for the littles) as the after meal entertainment.

Outdoor Decorations

If the weather permits, your 4th of July BBQ party ideas will be focused on the outdoor setting. Whether you're hosting a July 4th cookout in your own backyard or a public park, you'll want to decorate to bring the festivities to life. Think red, white, and blue banners to hang on porch railings, American flags wherever you can hang them, yard signs, burlap bows, and red, white, and blue string lights for parties that will last into the night. Explore a huge collection of 4th of July party decor ideas at Ultimate Party Super Store.

Red, White, and Blue Fruit & Cheese Tray

No doubt the show-stoppers that will have all of your guests drooling at your July 4th cookout will be the burgers, hot dogs, grilled veggies, and whatever else gets thrown onto the grill. But don't forget about getting creative with 4th of July party ideas for the sides and desserts! Create a fresh fruit and cheese tray that looks just like an American flag. Make the blue square using blueberries. Add sliced star fruit on top. For the red stripes, use strawberries and raspberries. For the white stripes, use sliced white cheddar or spread cool whip for dipping.

Layered Patriotic Cake

For a simple 4th of July dessert party idea, we vote for a layered patriotic cake. All you'll really need is white cake mix, white icing, patriotic sprinkles, and some food dye. Bake three layers that are red, white, and blue. Add the icing between each layer and on top. Lastly, top with your patriotic sprinkle mix. Guests will love it when you slice into a beautiful red, white, and blue layered cake for dessert.

Layered Cocktail

If a cooler filled with red Budweisers, blue Bud Lights, and White Claws isn't patriotic or classy enough for your 4th of July BBQ party ideas, then try your hand at making a layered cocktail. You'll want to start with a small layer of grenadine at the bottom of a baller glass. Next, fill it with ice and add a second layer of lemonade that has been pre-mixed with vodka. Be sure to gently pour this and the last layer over the back of a spoon so the layers don't easily mix. Lastly, top the drink with blue curacoa. Serve immediately because the layers will start to mix together.

Yard Games

With everyone mulling around your yard or outdoor space, you'll want to provide a bit of outdoor entertainment. Think classic outdoor yard games like cornhole, horseshoe, lawn darts, and frisbee. If you'll be having plenty of young guests at your party, consider grabbing some red, white, and blue water balloons that'll get them running around and burning off energy. Or, get some red, white, and blue hula hoops and create a backyard obstacle course to hop through.

With the right 4th of July BBQ party ideas, you can start a tradition of hosting the most fun Independence Day celebration on the block. Savvy patriotic decorations, delicious food and drinks, and light entertainment are sure to make your shin dig a hit out of the old ball park. Shop our high-quality party store for premium tableware, unique decorations, and all the party supplies you'll need for this 4th of July.