How To Throw a 4th of July Party: Independence Day Decorations for Your Picnic or Party

Where to Find the Right 4th of July Decorations for Your Patriotic Party

Every 4th of July, the air fills with the scent of BBQ and the smoke of fireworks. It's always a hot day, but one where you can't help but love the chorus of sounds that fill the air.

This lens will provide you with everything you need to decorate your Independence Day shindig. From tablewear to wall decor, it's all here!

4th of July Party Staples

Here's a List of Things That Everyone Expects at an Independence Day Party

Iced Drinks (It's hot after all)
Grilled food (Be it hamburgers, BBQ or hot dogs, grilling has become a staple of July 4th celebrations)
Patriotic Flair (flags, red white & blue party decor and Uncle Sam hats are good examples)
Fireworks (Obviously, it's hard to get too fancy - especially if you live in the city limits, but you can always provide your guests with party poppers or sparklers)
Music

July 4th Hanging Decor

From Buntings to Banners to Wreaths

Can You Buy Fireworks Online?

The answer is yes, but you need to see what your local ordinances are for fireworks within your community and make sure that you're buying from a reputable dealer. I'm providing a couple of links here, but cannot verify any information about the links.

Fireworks Supermarkets: Being from Tennessee, I've driven past these supermarkets a couple of times. They've a number of them on the interstates throughout the state.
Spirit of '76 Wholesale Fireworks: Site claims to offer fireworks at wholesale prices.
Superior Fireworks - Retail: This site has fireworks available for both retail purchase and for wholesale prices for firework outlets.

Wondering What the Fireworks Laws Are in Your State?

Firework Laws by U.S. State: This site provides fireworks laws and is broken up by state.

Patriotic Themed Tableware and Serving Items

Flags, stars and stripes

American Themed Pinatas

Patriotic Assortment - 4/Case

Patriotic Hat Pinata

Patriotic Map Pinata

4th of July Party Hats and Tiaras

Statue of Liberty Decor

Statue Of Liberty Stand Up Each

5' Statue of Liberty Add-On

Arches, Backdrops and Major Decor for Major Independence Day Events

Patriotic Balloon Arch Set/2

Patriotic Column Each

Patriotic Star Arch Each

Usa Cake Each

4' Usa Letter Set

2' Usa Letter Set

Mail Order Barbeque

BBQ for those who don't want to really cook

Perhaps you want some real BBQ this 4th of July, but you don't want to deal with the pig up close and personal. No problem. You can have some of the best barbecue in the world delivered right to your door.

Now, I'm from Memphis, so I'm going to give you the best. We don't have World BBQ Championships around here for nothing. As far as I'm concerned, if it ain't Memphis, it ain't BBQ.

Charles Vergos' Rendezvous :: Memphis Tn: Charles Vergos Rendezvous has the distinction of being Julia Child's favored BBQ. Hidden within the alleyway of downtown Memphis, people order Rendezvous BBQ and ribs from all over the world.