Decorating Ideas for Your Fourth of July Party

When Betsy Ross added the last stitch to the American flag, she must have been pretty pleased with her masterpiece. Her hand-crafted flag featured 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars arranged in a circle on a blue background. These patterns were symbolic of the 13 colonies united in a cause for freedom.

She presented the flag to General George Washington. And she earned her mark in history for creating “Old Glory” and all it represents. Now 238 years later, the red, white, and blue colors of the flag are synonymous with the Fourth of July Celebration and America’s patriotic spirit.

If you’re in charge of a Fourth of July party this year, incorporating a red, white, and blue theme, and other symbols that represent the United States in creative ways can be a fun way to celebrate American’s birthday. And there are some fun and easy ways you can do this. Check out these Fourth of July decorations and creations to celebrate this national holiday:

Patriotic Watermelon Fruit Bowl
If you’re expecting friends and family for a Fourth of July picnic or backyard barbecue, hot dogs and hamburgers are probably going to be on the menu. Along with the chips, beans, salads, and snacks, you can balance the meal by adding fruit. Check out this easy-to-make patriotic fruit bowl using a watermelon and a couple of mini-decorative flags. And if you’re pressed for time or don’t want to mess with cooking, you can serve your guests healthy and tasty meals from MagicKitchen.com.

Red, White, and Blue Pinwheels
The Fourth of July is a cheery day when family and friends get together. Cities and towns across American hold parades, and there are thousands of fireworks displays across the country. You can add your own flavor of fun to the Independence Day celebration by making these red, white, and blue pinwheels. You can put them in your flowerbed, put them on your table in a jar, or give them to kids to have some fun with. And if you’re in a parade, add these patriotic pinwheels to your car or bike, or carry along with you as you walk the route.

Centerpieces for the Celebration
If you’re planning to gather around your dining room table at home, or take over a picnic table at a park or camping area, decorating your table with a patriotic centerpiece can help you enjoy the Fourth of July Celebration. And you don’t need to be a decorating maven to be creative. Check out these cute and clever ideas like an edible flag made from cupcakes, fruit skewers of banana slices, strawberries, and blueberries arranged in the design of the American flag, hand-crafted paper rockets, and more.

Use these ideas or come up with your own to decorate for the Fourth of July. A little patriotic spirit and a flair of red, white, and blue will dress up your celebration and would make Betsy Ross proud.