{"id":10089,"date":"2013-06-20T09:15:32","date_gmt":"2013-06-20T15:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/?p=10089"},"modified":"2026-03-06T01:54:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:54:02","slug":"99-spectacular-ideas-for-this-fourth-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signs.com\/blog\/99-spectacular-ideas-for-this-fourth-of-july\/","title":{"rendered":"99 Spectacular Ideas For This Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It’s time to start planning your Fourth of July festivities! We’ve scoured the Internet for the most spectacular 4th of July ideas in decorating, food, parade watching and kids’ fun. Click on the photo or the link below for full instructions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Decorations<\/h1>\n

Show your patriotism. If you haven’t decorated for the Fourth of July yet, now’s the time! Check out some of the awesome decoration ideas below.<\/p>\n

1) Fun Outdoor Garland<\/h2>\n

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From Fun Home Things<\/a><\/p>\n

2) Patriotic Table Runner<\/h2>\n

\"drop<\/a><\/p>\n

From Remodelando la Casa<\/a><\/p>\n

3) Cute Patriotic Jars<\/h2>\n

\"mason-jar-flag-red-white-blue-for-fourth-of-july-watermarked_thumb\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From It All Started With Paint<\/a><\/p>\n

4) Red, White and Blue Fabric Banner<\/h2>\n

\"No-Sew-Patriotic-Banner-at-www.thebensonstreet.com_\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: The Benson Street<\/a><\/p>\n

5) 3D Stars<\/h2>\n

\"3D<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Doodlebug Designs<\/a><\/p>\n

6) Red, Rice and Blue Candle<\/h2>\n

\"memorial-day-table\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Today’s Creative Blog<\/a><\/p>\n

7) Luminaries to Light the Way<\/h2>\n

\"fourth<\/a><\/p>\n

From: For the Love Of…<\/a><\/p>\n

8) Patriotic Paper Flowers<\/h2>\n

\"Styled-Patriotic-Paper-Flowers_livelaughrowe\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Live, Laugh, Rowe<\/a><\/p>\n

9) Fireworks Wreath<\/h2>\n

\"4th-of-July-Wreath-255x300\"<\/p>\n

From: Melanie J Harris<\/p>\n

10) Fourth of July Flag Blocks<\/h2>\n

\"fourth<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Six Sisters’ Stuff<\/a><\/p>\n

11) Fourth of July Felt Wreath<\/h2>\n

\"felt<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Thriving Home<\/a><\/p>\n

12) Screen Porch Flags<\/h2>\n

\"porch-flag05\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: The Pennington Point<\/a><\/p>\n

13) Apothecary Jar Decor<\/h2>\n

\"apothecary-jar-decor-01\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Makoodle<\/a><\/p>\n

14) Burlap Table Runner<\/h2>\n

\"patriotic-burlap-runner\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Domestically Speaking<\/a><\/p>\n

15) Americana Centerpiece<\/h2>\n

\"4th<\/a><\/p>\n

From: The Country Chic Cottage<\/a><\/p>\n

16) Tea Lights<\/h2>\n

\"tealight3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: The Paisley Cupcake<\/a><\/p>\n

17) Can luminaries<\/h2>\n

\"repurposed-can-luminaries-4th-of-july\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Tip Junkie<\/a><\/p>\n

18) Pallet Flag Coffee Table<\/h2>\n

\"flag<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Handmadeology<\/a><\/p>\n

19) Firecracker Rag Wreath<\/h2>\n

\"firecracker<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Create.Craft.Love<\/a><\/p>\n

20) Clothespin Wreath<\/h2>\n

\"flag<\/a><\/p>\n

From Car’s Craft Room<\/a><\/p>\n

21) Star-Spangled Centerpiece<\/h2>\n

\"starcubesangled\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Crafts n Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n

22) Brick Centerpiece<\/h2>\n

\"brick-flag-hero\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: The Home Depot Community<\/a><\/p>\n

23) Star Topiaries<\/h2>\n

\"Topiary04a\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Simply Designing with Ashley<\/a><\/p>\n

24) Star-Spangled Paint Chip Banner<\/h2>\n

\"garland-square\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0From: Sweeter than Sweets<\/a><\/p>\n

Food For Family and Friends<\/h1>\n

The Fourth of July is all about gathering together family and friends for a backyard BBQ. Here are some of the best 4th of July recipes we could find:<\/p>\n

25) Pringles Can Firecracker<\/h2>\n

\"igottacreate_pringles_can_firecrackers\"<\/a>From: I Gotta Create!<\/a><\/p>\n

26) Smores on a Stick<\/h2>\n

\"smores<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Whimsical Creations<\/a><\/p>\n

27) Fourth of July Fruit<\/h2>\n

\"star_fruit_salad_2-500x333\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Chica and Jo<\/a><\/p>\n

28) A Healthy Flag<\/h2>\n

\"fruit<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Grip it and Rip it<\/a><\/p>\n

29) Fourth of July Marshmallow Pops<\/h2>\n

\"marshmallow<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Food Gawker<\/a><\/p>\n

30) Jello Firecrackers<\/h2>\n

\"Jello-Firecrackers-62286\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Kraft<\/a><\/p>\n

31) Patriotic Cookie Dippers<\/h2>\n

\"Lady-Behind-The-Curtain-Patriotic-Cookie-Dippers-1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Lady Behind the Curtain<\/a><\/p>\n

32) Seven Layer Picnic Salad<\/h2>\n

\"Seven-Layer-Salad-in-a-Jar.PocketChangeGourmet.com_\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Pocket Change Gourmet<\/a><\/p>\n

33) Patriotic Berry Truffle<\/h2>\n

\"berry<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Mrs Happy Homemaker<\/a><\/p>\n

34) Paper Plate Treat Bowls<\/h2>\n

\"Independance-Day-Candy-Tray\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Our Best Bites<\/a><\/p>\n

35) All American Cake<\/h2>\n

\"all<\/a><\/p>\n

From: I Wash, You Dry<\/a><\/p>\n

36) Independence Punch<\/h2>\n

\"Independence<\/p>\n

From: Big Bear’s Wife<\/p>\n

37) Hot Dog Bar<\/h2>\n

\"Hot-Dog-Bar.PocketChangeGourmet.com_\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Pocket Change Gourmet<\/a><\/p>\n

38) Dipped Strawberries<\/h2>\n

\"strawberries\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Sugar Bean Bakers<\/a><\/p>\n

39) Chocolate Dipped Pretzels<\/h2>\n

\"pretzels7\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Cupcakes and Cashmere<\/a><\/p>\n

40) DIY BBQ Sauce<\/h2>\n

\"BBQ_4\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Foodista<\/a><\/p>\n

41) Cake in a Jar<\/h2>\n

\"Mem-RWBCake\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Babble<\/a><\/p>\n

42) Lattice-Topped Cherry Pie<\/h2>\n

\"LatticeToppedCherryPieDONE\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Gooseberry Patch<\/a><\/p>\n

43) Bacon Onion BBQ Burgers<\/h2>\n

\"Bangin-Bacon-Onion-BBQ-Burger-2-819x1024\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Sugar Dish Me<\/a><\/p>\n

44) Herb Potato Salad<\/h2>\n

\"herb-potato-salad_300\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Real Simple<\/a><\/p>\n

45) Grilled Potato Packets<\/h2>\n

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From: Mrs. Schwartz’s Kitchen<\/a><\/p>\n

46) Summertime Potato Salad<\/h2>\n

\"summertime-potato-salad-lg\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Delish<\/a><\/p>\n

47) Blueberry, Strawberry, Jicama Salad<\/h2>\n

\"blueberry-strawberry-jicama-salsa3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Two Peas and Their Pod<\/a><\/p>\n

48) Taco Salad Flag<\/h2>\n

\"Easy-Taco-Salad-Flag<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Family Fresh Meals<\/a><\/p>\n

49) Watermelon Appetizers<\/h2>\n

\"4th-of-July-App-600x400\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From What’s Cooking with Ruthie<\/a><\/p>\n

50) Frozen Fruit Pops<\/h2>\n

\"frozen-fruit-pops\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Skinny Taste<\/a><\/p>\n

Fun For Kids<\/h1>\n

Keep the kids busy and have some fun at the same time with these awesome 4th of July activities for kids.<\/p>\n

51) Don’t Eat Sam! Kids’ game.<\/h2>\n

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From My Sister’s Suitcase<\/p>\n

52) Sifted Flour Lawn Stars<\/h2>\n

\"sifted-flour-lawn-stars\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From Pink and Green Mama<\/a><\/p>\n

53) Glittery Star Wands<\/h2>\n

\"Patriotic-Wands-1024x1016\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From Crafts Unleashed<\/a><\/p>\n

54) Starry Sidewalk Chalk<\/h2>\n

\"Starry<\/a><\/p>\n

From: …from glitter to gumdrops<\/a><\/p>\n

55) Patriotic Sippy Cups<\/h2>\n

\"Good<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Two Shades of Pink<\/a><\/p>\n

56) Popsicle Stick Flag Craft<\/h2>\n

\"popsicle<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Ginger Snap Crafts<\/a><\/p>\n

57) Firework Paintings<\/h2>\n

\"firework<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Juggling With Kids<\/a><\/p>\n

58) Sparkler Shield<\/h2>\n

\"sparkler<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Love to Dream Do You<\/a><\/p>\n

59) Uncle Sam Paper Plate<\/h2>\n

\"uncle-sam-paper-plate-craft-photo-350x255-aformaro-img_8087_rdax_65\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Crafts Kaboose<\/a><\/p>\n

60) Patriotic Ping Pong<\/h2>\n

\"patriotic<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Green Acres Hobby Farm<\/a><\/p>\n

61) Bean Bag Toss<\/h2>\n

\"bean<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Green Acres Hobby Farm<\/a><\/p>\n

62) Popper Rockets<\/h2>\n

\"popper<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Alpha Mom<\/a><\/p>\n

63) Tin Can Windsock<\/h2>\n

\"tin<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Random Thoughts of a Supermom<\/a><\/p>\n

64) Water Bottle Bubbles<\/h2>\n

\"water-bottle-bubble-blowing-3\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Projects for Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n

65) Paint Stick Button Flag<\/h2>\n

\"button<\/a><\/p>\n

From: I heart Crafty Things<\/a><\/p>\n

66) Fourth of July Flag<\/h2>\n

\"fourth-of-july-flag\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Kids Activity Blog<\/a><\/p>\n

67) Pipe Cleaner Flags<\/h2>\n

\"Pipe<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Children’s Learning Activities<\/a><\/p>\n

68) Cookie Cutter Stars<\/h2>\n

\"cookie<\/a><\/p>\n

From: The Masked Mommy<\/a><\/p>\n

69) Giant Bubbles<\/h2>\n

\"new<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Tater Tots and Jello<\/a><\/p>\n

70) Sandy Hand Print<\/h2>\n

\"Sandy-Handprint-2-240x300\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Crafting a Green World<\/a><\/p>\n

71) Fireworks in a Glass<\/h2>\n

\"fireworks<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Juggling with Kids<\/a><\/p>\n

72) Liquid Sidewalk Chalk<\/h2>\n

\"liquid<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Domestic Charm<\/a><\/p>\n

73) Cute Little Boats<\/h2>\n

\"cute<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Good Ideas for You<\/a><\/h2>\n

74) Pinwheels for decoration and parade-waving.<\/h2>\n

\"Pinwheels\"<\/a>Pinwheels From Martha Stewart<\/a><\/p>\n

75) A fun hat.<\/h2>\n

\"star-spangled-hat\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Star Spangled Hat<\/a><\/p>\n

At the Parade<\/h1>\n

76) Stay Hydrated.<\/h2>\n

\"4th-of-July-Printable-Water-Water-Bottle-Wraps\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From Mom4Real<\/a><\/p>\n

77) Get a cute hairdo.<\/h2>\n

\"Firecracker-Bows-81\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From CraftQuickies<\/a><\/p>\n

78) Make a Cute Shirt<\/h2>\n

\"kids<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Crafty Erin<\/a><\/p>\n

79) Crafty PomPoms<\/h2>\n

\"firework-kids-craft\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Make and Takes<\/a><\/p>\n

80) Tie-Die Tees<\/h2>\n

\"Tie<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Hoosier Homemade<\/a><\/p>\n

81) Duct Tape Parade Stick<\/h2>\n

\"parade-stick-1-1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Crafts by Amanda<\/a><\/p>\n

82) Festive Fans<\/h2>\n

\"festive-fans-4th-of-july-craft-photo-420-FF0706FOURTHA04\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Spoonful<\/a><\/p>\n

83) Patriotic Parade Streamers<\/h2>\n

\"5859727306_4d05f39d8a_b\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Alpha Mom<\/a><\/p>\n

84) Firecracker Popcorn Bags<\/h2>\n

\"4th-first-shot-685x1024\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Family Chic<\/a><\/p>\n

85) Red, White and Blue Fan<\/h2>\n

\"american-fan-craft\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: All Kids Network<\/a><\/p>\n

86) Patriotic Flip Flops<\/h2>\n

\"DSC_5169-1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From Thrifty Decorating<\/a><\/p>\n

87) 4th of July Shirts<\/h2>\n

\"4th<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Make it & Love it<\/a><\/p>\n

88) Sparkless Sparklers<\/h2>\n

\"sparkless-sparklers-for-kids-for-the-fourth-of-july-using-chopsticks-ribbon-and-party-garland\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From Merriment Design<\/a><\/p>\n

89) Patriotic Piggies<\/h2>\n

\"fourth<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Princess Piggies<\/a><\/p>\n

90) Firecracker Tie Die Shirt<\/h2>\n

\"firecracker-tie-dye-shirt\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From Style Gawker<\/a><\/p>\n

91) Fourth of July Paper Badges<\/h2>\n

\"July-4th-Badges\"<\/p>\n

From: Ambrosia Girl<\/p>\n

92) Handprint American Flag<\/h2>\n

\"Flag<\/a><\/p>\n

From Muffin Tin Mom<\/a><\/p>\n

93) Firework Confetti Balloons<\/h2>\n

\"confetti<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Moore Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

94) Margarine Tub Drum<\/h2>\n

\"drumroll-please-craft-photo-420-FF0696-FF06041X\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: Spoonful<\/a><\/p>\n

95) Firecracker Noisemaker<\/h2>\n

\"julycraft\"<\/a><\/p>\n

From: SuperMomMoments<\/a><\/p>\n

96) Patriotic Pinwheel<\/h2>\n

\"patriotic-pinwheel-craft-photo-475x357-aformaro-img-8124_476x357\"<\/p>\n

From: Kaboose<\/p>\n

97) Bike Parade<\/h2>\n

\"Bike<\/a><\/p>\n

Pixie This<\/a><\/p>\n

98) Fourth of July Hats<\/h2>\n

\"Fourth<\/a><\/p>\n

From: No Ordinary Moments<\/a><\/p>\n

99) Create a Parade (or Patriotic) Sign<\/h2>\n

\"FlagSign\"<\/p>\n

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