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How to Host a 4th of July Backyard Picnic - Party Setup, Food and Games
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items I love celebrating and hosting the 4th of July! Here in MN the weather is HOT and the fireworks shine bright! Hosting an Independence Day backyard BBQ picnic is pretty easy with just a little planning. Everything and everyone can be (mostly) outside....
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Decorations & Invites
Games & Activities
Food & Snacks
Clothing & Accessories
Decorations & Invites
One thing I appreciate about hosting a 4th of July celebration is that decorations are a breeze. You can do as much or little as you want. Here's som easy ideas!
These string lights are awesome table decorations or can be used as decor around the 4th of July BBQ area.
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Patriotic Red White Blue String Lights
I prefer table cloths I can wash and reuse. This patriotic table cloth can be used for 4th of July, Memorial Day or even Lavor day weekend pinics.
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Patriotic Tablecloth
I'm a sucker for outdoor lights - especially for 4th of July since the celebration goes into the evening. These flag lights will easily add the "cool" factor to your celebration.
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American Flag LED Net Lights
Festive patriotic plates and napkins are an easy and functional way to decorate for a 4th of July BBQ.
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American Flag Party Supplies
Start your 4th of July BBQ off right with these colorful red, white and blue invites. They are easy to customize with your own BBQ details.
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4th of July BBQ Invitations
Games & Activities
Besides playing some patriotic music in the background, here's some ideas to have some festive 4th of July fun at a backyard BBQ.
Water balloons are fun for all! This is the best way to fill a bunch of water balloons at once so you can focus on fun, not filling.
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Bunch O Balloons
There's a ton of backyard games that are easy to set up and play for Independence Day. Everything from bean bags, tug-o-war, and several others from this list!
The 13 Best 4th of July Party Games
Backyard mini golf is a game for kids and adults. This set makes it easy to set up and enjoy.
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Patriotic 4th of July Mini Golf Game Set
Chalk art is fun to do in your driveway, on your sidewalk or at a local park! This inexpensive activity is a fun way to get festive for your 4th of July celebration.
Patriotic Chalk Art
Food & Snacks
A backyard 4th of July BBQ is all about the food! Here's some ideas for a menu.
Ribs, kabobs, corn, BBQ pork....there's so many delicious foods to choose from. Here's a list with even more ideas.
The Best 4th of July Menu Ideas
These are an American pastime kind of snack! Just grab some snack size bags of these and they are simple snacks that also add to the patriotic decor.
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Cracker Jacks Fun Snacks
Whether it's for snacks or the main meal, these food trays are so versatile, fun and patriotic.
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USA Flag Paper Food Trays
I'm all about keeping it simple. These patriotic jelly beans are just that. What's better than a patriotic bowl featuring a patriotic sweet treat?
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Red, White & Blue Jelly Beans
Clothing & Accessories
Don't forget to decorate yourself! Get some fun attire or accessories for your 4th of July fun.
This is a pack of fun patriotic accessories that anyone can wear. Have some of these scattered around tables so everyone can get in the patriotic spirit!
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Patriotic Red White Blue Jewelry Assortment
Long, goofy patriotic socks? Why not! These are fun to wear and if you wear them while watching fireworks, maybe they will keep you from getting more mosquito bites.
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American Flag Socks
A light up patriotic hat is so fun to wear as you wait for the fireworks to start.
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Sparkly USA Light Up Cowboy Hat