How to Celebrate the Fourth of July This Year
July is almost here and that means it’s time to get in the patriotic spirit. The Fourth of July is a special holiday to spend time with your loved ones. I mean, you get to spend the day lounging out by the pool, eating a burger and sipping on a lemonade. Does anything sound better than that?
There are countless fun activities to do with your friends and family on the Fourth of July, like baking desserts and having a patriotic picnic. But no matter what you do, it is bound to be a fun day because you’re spending it with people who you love. The Fourth of July will be here before you know it, so it’s time to start shopping for some red, white, and blue clothing. Here is how to celebrate the Fourth of July this year:
1. Make Arts and Crafts
Arts and crafts is a great activity that is fun for the whole family. There are so many patriotic crafts you can make, like a 4th of July candle jar and a stars and stripes banner. All you need is some red, white, and blue paint and you can make anything from it. Get creative with your kids and see what you can come up with! Plus, you can then put your crafts on display for next year’s celebrations.
2. Wear Patriotic Apparel
It’s the 4th of July, you have to wear patriotic apparel. This is the one day of the entire year that it’s truly acceptable to wear red, white, and blue, so you have to pick out your best outfit. You can get the entire family matching funny 4th of July shirts, so you can impress all your friends and family at the barbecue.
3. Throw a Barbecue
Is there anything more American than grilling in your backyard, listening to music and sipping on a nice, cold beer? I don’t think so. A barbecue is a necessity for the Fourth of July and just a fun way to spend time with your loved ones. Invite your friends and family, deck out your house in decorations, and stock up on lots of yummy food. It will be a fun day for everyone.
4. Play Games
Even if you’re keeping your Fourth of July celebrations lowkey this year, you can still have a lot of fun playing games with your family. There are tons of different outdoor games you can play, like a bean bag toss, hopscotch, and capture the flag. It will keep your kids entertained for hours.
5. Make S’mores
Because you can’t have a Fourth of July barbecue without making s’mores of course. Sitting by the bonfire, roasting marshmallows and laughing with your kids is one of the best parts about the Fourth of July. And if you really want to impress your kids, you can get a s’mores kit so your kids can decorate their marshmallows in edible paint. How cool?!
6. Play Music
And of course, no Fourth of July is complete without a good ol’ jam session. There’s nothing like ending your fun day belting out tunes and strumming on the guitar with your family in the backyard. It’s time to sing your favorite patriotic songs for all your neighbors to hear.
It’s never too early to start planning for the Fourth of July. Whether you make arts and crafts or have a jam session with your kids, the Fourth of July is a special occasion to spend quality time with your loved ones. Any of these ideas are great ways to celebrate and will create memories that will last a lifetime.