Happy Independence Day! The Fourth of July means all things summertime packed into one totally picture-perfect day. (Outdoor games? Pool parties? Delish treats? Check!) And who doesn’t love an excuse to post photos with sparklers and dress in themed fits?
No extravagant BBQ celebration happening this year? No problem! Ideas for planning your IG-worthy Fourth of July party, coming right up…
Pick your theme and decor
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Coastal granddaughter chic? Cottagecore Americana? All-out American-accessorized? Picking the perfect theme for your party can elevate all your decor and make for the ideal celebration. You can even opt to make cutesy invites to send to all your besties using Canva. (Or handmake your own!)
Decide on a fit
Fourth-approved fits? Yes, pls! Remember the themed Old Navy shirts from your childhood? Yup. Bring ’em out. We’re obsessed with the TikTok-approved American flag sweater, gingham shorts and, ofc, blue or white stripes. Peep our official Fourth of July outfit guide here.
Bring out the DIYs
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What’s the perfect party without a DIY craft for you and your besties? These handmade shirts are customizable and trendy, only requiring scraps of old fabric (available at any local craft store), a plain tee and your Fourth-themed design! (We totally love the “1776” idea.)
Pro tip: Adding on bows, rhinestones or other accessories can elevate your tee!
Prepare a sweet treat
We love *any* excuse for a sweet treat—and the Fourth just means IG-worthy themed desserts! Whether you plan to bake a cake from scratch (hiii, Ina Garten’s flag cake!) or go for store-bought cookies, any treat keeps the party (and the sweet tooths) happy.
Psst: Be sure to put out some savory snacks as well, like pretzels, chips and guac or a veggie tray.
Plan for IG pics
It’s finally time to show off all your hard work on your Insta feed! Prep a photo backdrop with red, white and blue fringe—snag it at your craft store or build your own with streamers. Hang up a piece of brown kraft paper in the middle, then use paint pens to write a festive saying (peep our faves below).
🇺🇸 Red, white and crew
🇺🇸 Party like it’s 1776
🇺🇸 Freedom looks good on us
🇺🇸 Baby you’re a firework
🇺🇸 All-American everything
🇺🇸 Party in the USA
Don’t forget to set out some mini American flags and sparklers to use as photo props.
Happy Fourth!
Searching for more summer content? Check these out:
✨ 5 Pinterest-worthy summer DIYs
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Images: @beautybyaliciabishop, @wishbonekitchen, @paperlanedesign
