The Ultimate Fourth of July Party – everything that you need to make a perfect celebration. Decor ideas, desserts, salads, and main courses, we’ve got you covered. 

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THE ULTIMATE FOURTH OF JULY PARTY

I have the best memories from my childhood of the Fourth of July. My dad is a firefighter in the city I grew up in and the place I moved back to so that I could raise my kids here. As a part of his job for many years, he shot off the fireworks – like literally. Because of this we always had the best view. Even after the fireworks were done and everyone went home from City Park, he would shoot off the ones that didn’t make the show. We would clean up after the crowd left, one year I scored 50 free Wendy’s frosty coupons and my summer was made.

Even before the night festivities began at the park with live bands, food trucks, and craft fairs, we would head to our neighborhood pool, Village Green, for water games, lunch, and the most important part of the day- the cannonball contest. My dad would come just for that and sometimes able to stay for lunch and every year (except one) he won! We all screamed and cheered for him and well, as a little girl I was so proud. Okay, okay, so I am still proud to this day.

From all the fantastic memories from my childhood, I, of course, hold sacred the Fourth of July holiday. And while I think that nothing tops my childhood memories, I think my hubby and I do a pretty rockin’ job. We kept the tradition of the day at the pool and then the fireworks since my dad no longer is involved with them we kind of move around and try out different things and spots.

Along with great memories of sunscreen, swimming, cannonball contest and fireworks, the food has always been pointe on. Below are a few suggestions to make the entire day special, including my Fudge Brownie No-Bake Cheesecake. So whether you go all out for the holiday or keep it simple, we have some ideas that will have your guests in awe and not just because of the fireworks. XOXO San

Don’t forget to pin The Ultimate Fourth of July Party to your favorite Pinterest board for later.

 

DILL PICKLE RANCH DIP from Yellow Bliss Road

DILL PICKLE RANCH DIP

BLT RED POTATO SALAD from Tidy Mom

BLT RED POTATO SALAD WITH AVOCADO

DELI STYLE MACARONI SALAD from Honey & Birch

DELI STYLE MACARONI SALAD

BBQ POTATOES & VEGETABLE MEDLEY from The Cookie Writer

BBQ POTATOES & VEGETABLE MEDLEY

TERIYAKI HAMBURGERS from Your Homebased Mom

Teriyaki HamburgerS

APRICOT GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN THIGHS from Reluctant Entertainer

APRICOT GREEK YOGURT CHICKEN THIGHS

STEAK & POTATO KABOBS from Julie’s Eats & Treats

STEAK & POTATO KABOBS

SWEET CHILI SOY GLAZED FOIL BAKED SALMON from Sweet C’s Designs

SWEET CHILI SOY GLAZED FOIL BAKED SALMON

FUDGE BROWNIE NO BAKE CHEESECAKE from A Dash of Sanity

FUDGE BROWNIE NO BAKE CHEESECAKE

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE BARS from The Baker Upstairs

STRAWBERRY LEMONADE BARS

FIREWORKS PUDDING COOKIES from Crazy for Crust

FIREWORKS PUDDING COOKIES

FIREWORKS SHOW FUN BAGS from Eighteen25

FIREWORKS SHOW FUN BAGS

PATRIOTIC PRINTABLE PACK from Balancing Home

PATRIOTIC PRINTABLE PACK

RED, WHITE and BLUE PARTY INSPIRATION from Celebrations At Home

RED, WHITE & BLUE PARTY INSPIRATION

PATRIOTIC TABLE DECOR USING BANDANAS from Live Laugh Rowe

PATRIOTIC TABLE DECOR USING BANDANAS

This post was brought to you by:

Yellow Bliss Road | The Cookie Writer | The Baker Upstairs | Sweet C’s | Your Homebased Mom |
A Dash of Sanity | Julie’s Eats & Treats |Honey and Birch | Tidy Mom | Celebrations At Home | Eighteen25 | Balancing Home | Live Laugh Rowe | Crazy for Crust | Reluctant Entertainer

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