Red White & Blue Party for 4th of July

Celebrate Independence Day with a Red White & Blue Party! Get 4th of July party ideas and tips to host an amazing outdoor party. Find even more summer entertaining ideas to host all summer long.

Create a Red, White & Blue party to celebrate Independence day

How do you celebrate Independence Day in style? It’s easy to bring in a little patriotic power with a red white & blue party tablescape. This one was created using everyday items – not a single “themed” item was purchased except for some inexpensive sparklers to add that fun factor!

All you have to do is use color and pattern in a focused way, and resist the urge to buy kitschy holiday-specific pieces that will sit in storage for another year {or be thrown away after the party}. This is a great budget-savvy hosting tip that can be applied to any holiday.

I had so much fun setting this 4th of July table setting. I think it’s a great “grownup” way to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. I’ve also included a festive July 4th Welcome bar complete with a copy of the Constitution. This will instantly get your guests in the mood to celebrate!

Red White & Blue Party Table setting tips 

• Red melamine dinner plates
• blue & white melamine dessert or salad plates
• white mini colanders {World Market}
• Red strawberries
• a box of sparklers for each guest {search local listings for where to buy these}
• Blue & white napkins {tea towels from IKEA} and table runner {HomeGoods}
• Clear plastic water glasses
• Blue vintage wine or tea glasses
• White vase with blue hydrangeas + red berry stems

Welcome guest with a 4th of July Bar

• Use whatever themed items you may have on hand, for decor {wood sign, mini flags, printed copy of the Constitution (from Cracker Barrel)}
• Red, white & blue potato chips in individual cones or snack cups
• A blue cocktail is our signature drink, with red maraschino cherry garnish {sliced star fruit would also be great if you can find it}

July 4th Party Food

• My favorite juicy burgers
• My favorite potato salad {make it with red, white & blue potatoes for a festive touch}
• Red, white & blue trifle
• Individual ice cream cups. Keep them on ice in a bucket inside the freezer until ready to serve.
• Set up an ice cream sandwich & float bar