{"id":6939,"date":"2019-07-01T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/?p=6939"},"modified":"2023-06-29T16:06:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T21:06:29","slug":"4th-of-july-party-essentials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/2019\/07\/01\/4th-of-july-party-essentials\/","title":{"rendered":"4th of July Party Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 4th<\/sup>of July is right around the corner, which means it\u2019s time to start planning that perfect party with all of your family and friends. There are so many things that you can do for a 4th<\/sup>of July party but a few tips I have include having some awesome party decorations, making some festive foods, plan fun activities for you and your friends, and of course fireworks.<\/p>\n

Awesome Party Decorations<\/strong><\/p>\n

As college students, we don\u2019t have a lot of extra cash to spend on decorations, so I\u2019m going to tell you about some simple decorations you can get at the dollar store! The first party decoration is balloons! Red, white, and blue balloons are a simple and cheap way to make your space look festive. Next is having red, white, and blue platters and dishes for all of your party food. Having fun bowls for your chips and dip or having a festive fruit platter are sure to be crowd pleasers.<\/p>\n

Festive Food<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the beautiful weather, everyone is pulling out their grills for a summer barbeque. This is the perfect idea for the 4th<\/sup>of July. Buy a couple packages of hot dogs and burgers with all the fixings! This is great food for guests and it doesn\u2019t require utensils. Grabbing a couple bags of chips and dip are always great with burgers and hot dogs or just as a snack! Lastly, making festive fruit trays and red white and blue desserts are a delicious treat. But don\u2019t forget to grab s\u2019mores supplies! A bonfire is a must have for the 4th<\/sup>of July and s\u2019mores are the perfect way to end a night full of fun!<\/p>\n

Fun Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are so many fun things to do on the 4th<\/sup>of July, either during the day or at night. Some fun things to do during the day are going boating or playing yard games. Going for a boat ride is one of my favorite activities. If you have access to a lake or another body of water, other fun things to do include going tubing down a river, or a jet ski ride. Yard games are always a crowd pleaser! Some of the best yard games are bags (or corn hole), ladder golf, and Frisbee.<\/p>\n

Fireworks<\/strong><\/p>\n

If there is one thing that is iconic to the 4th of July, it\u2019s fireworks. During this time of the summer there are so many fireworks shops open with an assortment of goodies for you to choose from. Some of my personal favorites are bottle rockets and \u201cweeping willow tree\u201d fireworks. These are always a big hit with my family because they are exciting for both kids and adults. If your family celebrates the 4th<\/sup>with kids around, a few other fun \u2018fireworks\u2019 to pick up are sparklers and snaps. I\u2019ve always loved spelling out my name with a sparkler and watching my cousin\u2019s excitement when they pop a snap on the sidewalk. The best way to end the night on the 4th<\/sup>of July is to have a bonfire. Sitting around a fire with your friends is so cozy and relaxing. But don\u2019t forget to pick up some s\u2019mores supplies.<\/p>\n

With these party essentials you are sure to throw a 4th<\/sup>of July bash that everyone will love. We\u2019d love to hear what your favorite 4th<\/sup>of July memories are or what you consider to be party essentials. Comment below to share what you think!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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