Fourth of July decorations<\/a> are a great way to get everyone in a festive mood. Red, white and blue bead necklaces are perfect for the kids. Party stores are a great place to find simple Fourth of July decorations such as American flag table cloths. If you\u2019re going to use any centerpieces on your tables, you can make them festive by simply adding a mini flag. For the craftier party planner, decorating solo cups with stars, stripes, or fireworks can add some extra flair and help make it easy to tell which cup is whose.<\/p>\n3. Keep the Kids Entertained:<\/strong> While this may be a family event, your adult guests will enjoy themselves much more if you have plenty of activities to keep the kids happy too. When you pick up your Fourth of July decorations, grab a few games for the kids. Depending on the age range of children at your party, they may be able to entertain themselves with tag or hide and go seek. If it\u2019s appropriate, all kids love water balloons and water guns. For a dry party, try ladder ball or setting up a few relay races.<\/p>\n4. To Firework or Not to Firework:<\/strong> If you\u2019re not in a location where you\u2019ll get to see an actual fireworks show, you may be tempted to try some at home fireworks. The most important consideration is whether or not they are legal in your state or county. Next, you need to consider the demographic of your guests. If you have small children or elderly guests who may not enjoy the loud noises, this might not be a good idea. Additionally, if you live on a small lot near other houses, at-home fireworks can be very dangerous. In most cases, unless you\u2019re near a beach where fireworks are legal, there are too many risks associated with this. However, a much safer, still fun option is sparklers. With a little supervision, these are safe for children as well. You can buy them in bulk along with your other Fourth of July decorations and add a fun \u201cspark\u201d to your party for cheap.<\/p>\n5. Entertainment:<\/strong> A fourth of July gathering is usually quite a long party. Therefore, you need to make sure your guests don\u2019t end up checking their watches every hour. While talking with close friends is always a good time, if you throw in a few fun activities you\u2019ll have pleased guests wondering how such a fun evening went by so quickly. Volleyball, corn hole, and horseshoes are all fun games for adults to enjoy. Unless you\u2019re planning to really splurge on this party, a band is probably out of the question, but having some sort of music playing is a nice touch to the atmosphere.<\/p>\nThese are just a few ideas for your summer bash. The key to a successful party is planning ahead but also being flexible and willing to go with the flow on the day of the party. Most importantly, make sure you also get to enjoy the party you\u2019ve worked so hard to plan.<\/p>\n
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a great time to start planning your holiday festivities. With everyone off work and the kids out of school, this event is the highlight of the summer. As you\u2019re planning your Independence Day bash, here are a few tips that will help make sure your party is the topic of conversation for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n