Top Patriotic and 4th of July Party Ideas

Get ready for a fun-filled Memorial Day or 4th of July party by showing your pride and going all-American with a patriotic party. Setting up an Old Glory backdrop is easy with an American Flag Kit. A blue party tub filled with ice keeps your drinks cool, and other items in American colors add even more eye-catching U.S.A.-day flair. Browse the images above for festive ideas on mixing everything you'll need to start your holiday off with a bang!

If you're having an indoor party, bring the magic of the 4th of July inside by creating a ceiling display that will amaze your guests. Hang paper fans, metallic garland and other great decorations in patriotic colors from the top of your ceiling. The circular fan decorations and metallic glow of your garland will set a "fireworks" scene for your party. For this 4th of July party idea, decorate your entire ceiling, or just choose a small area above your party table.

Make favors do double-duty by using them to decorate your table. Fill Red Striped Popcorn Boxes with favors like American flags, noisemakers, bead necklaces and other patriotic goodies. Set popcorn boxes on each side of your table so guests can grab their favorite favors at any time. Use American flag plates and napkins and a Patriotic Spray Centerpiece on your 4th of July party table.

Go all out by decorating your food in patriotic fashion with blue and red icing decorations and food picks. This is one of our favorite 4th of July party ideas because it truly makes your food look very put together without a lot of work. Here we used shortcakes with red and blue berries, topped with icing decorations and Patriotic Pinwheel Picks. This Independence Day, make your food table pop by serving food on red, white and blue-colored platters and plates, too!

Make decorating a blast and wow your family and friends when they walk in by layering your hallway or walkway with tons of bright decorations. The Patriotic Giant Decorating Kit gives you a great start with garlands, banners and cutouts in patriotic colors. Add string decorations, other garlands and bows too! Small flags and printed pinwheels in bunches make a big impact to your floor-front. This layering effect will have your party gleaming with greatness.