Soon, America will celebrate another birthday. July Fourth commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. America will be 248 years old! Happy Birthday, America!
We want to share ways to decorate, cook, dress, and spend the day. Send us your ideas from past celebrations, and we will share them with our readers. Send your photos, videos, and suggestions to [email protected].
Decorations
- Plant white flowers in terracotta pots which you or your children/grandchildren paint with stars and stripes
- Make a wreath for your door.
- Outline your driveway with Old Glory
- String lights in your trees of red, white, and blue
- Use a Stars and Stripes swag
- Red, white, and blue candles on the mantel or table
Food
- Stars and Stripes Cookies
- Strawberries, Blueberries, and whipped cream desserts
- Sprite with red fruit and blue fruit
- A watermelon scooped out and filled with blueberries and whipped cream
- Cupcakes decorated with red, white, and blue icing
- White chocolate pretzels mixed with red and blue m&ms
Outfits
- Dress up like Uncle Sam or Betsy Ross
- A Flag shirt with red, blue, or white pants
- Braid your hair with red, white, and blue ribbon
- Wear bright red shoes
- Wear a stars and stripes bandana around your forehead
- Wear a lighted red, white, and blue necklace around your neck
It will be fun to see some of these in action! We can’t wait to receive your ideas and to see your photos. We will update our list as you send in your ideas.
SHOW US YOUR RED, WHITE, AND BLUE ideas!
