Whether you are a patriot, love the outdoors, want to gather with loved ones, or simply looking to have fun, hosting a July 4th party will be worth it. It is a day to celebrate with family and friends, relax, and watch the fireworks as you eat and drink.
If you are hosting, here are a few things you can learn, from finding wholesale party supplies to organizing everything on a limited budget.
What You Need For A July 4th party
As the host, you should make your Fourth of July party as festive as possible. You are celebrating your country’s independence. The party may start at 4 pm or 5 pm, as per usual, or anytime you prefer as the host. But your celebration should have these essentials:
American Flags
A Fourth of July party will not be complete without American flags and other patriotic decorations. Put your flags on the porch, hang some buntings, and use the flag’s colors on the July 4th tablecloth and party food.
Food And Drinks
The typical 4th of July party foods prepared for these parties include barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, grilled corn on the cob, apple pie, buffalo chicken wings, and watermelon. For your drinks, you can serve beer, cocktails, or lemonade.
Fireworks
Make sure to ask the local authorities first about their civilian firework-related regulations. You can also watch local displays or opt for noiseless alternatives like laser lights or sparklers.
Music
Set a playlist of songs that inspire patriotism or encourage a lot of partying.
Outdoor Setup
If you plan to watch local fireworks displays or light up some in the yard, bringing tables, chairs, canopies, and blue, white, or red event linens outside makes sense. CV Linens carries these colors in different sizes, shapes, and materials. Find polyester, spandex, satin, and glitz sequin here.
Games
Prepare fun games like American history jeopardy, water toss, flag tag, balloon pop, water gun cup race, football toss, Fourth of July bingo, and flag hunt.
First-aid Kit
It is fun to spend some time outdoors during a July 4th party, but accidents may happen. Your first aid kit should have antibiotic ointment, adhesive bandages, sterile gloves, dressings, burn ointment, tweezers, and scissors.
Fun Ways To Stage A July 4th Office Party
As Independence Day approaches and you are looking for July 4th party ideas at work, here are some you can try:
- Play American history trivia
- Hold a July 4th cupcake decorating contest
- Bring a BBQ party to your office lunchroom
- See who’s going to be the best-dressed employee, red, white, and blue edition
- Stream a fireworks display at lunch
- Hold an office raffle with fun prizes, such as gift cards, drink packages, or the best local food
- Have an afterwork happy hour
Tips On Hosting A July 4th Party On A Budget
Worried about how much it would take to host a party on Independence Day? Don’t be. Use these tips to make your party a success on a budget:
Make It A Potluck
Talk to family and friends about them bringing food to the party. Make sure to list who will bring which food or drinks and see if the food will be enough for everyone. At least your only worry would be where to find an economy polyester tablecloth 90”x132” oblong rectangular in white or other blue, red, or white linens.
No Fireworks Necessary
Fireworks are expensive, and the rules for using them vary from state to state. Instead of lighting fireworks in your yard, look for local fireworks displays or stream them.
Find Budget Entertainment
Prepare some fun games with materials that are easy to source. Trivia games, for instance, do not need much preparation. You can also have homemade decor.
DIY Themed Items
Instead of buying American flag-themed items, make them yourself. Use blue, white, and red solo cups or dinner plates, decorate your own cupcakes, and get some spandex covers for trio arch frame backdrop 3pc/set in white. Paint them as you’d like to suit the theme.
Buy Supplies In Bulk
If you are hosting a considerably sized party, try to shop for supplies in advance and bulk. CV Linens is perfect if you want cheap but quality table linens, backdrop panels, curtains, and chair covers in the flag’s colors.
Are you excited for your July 4th party? Make your shopping list of white, red, and blue linens and party supplies now, and browse through CV Linens for affordable event supplies. Shop now!