21 Great 4th of July Decorations & Games

Express your inner patriot with these fun and festive 4th of July games and decorating ideas.

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A Patri-botic Centerpiece

This robot makes a great centerpiece for your Fourth of July table. His recycled-can head holds a hair-raising array of utensils, and a clear container belly keeps cookies safe from eager little hands until it's time for dessert.
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Fourth of July Chair Covers

Easy-to-make chair covers for Fourth of July and every holiday or celebration at home or school; another great craft from Spoonful.com.
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Tie-dyed Fourth of July Bunting

Parades and fireworks are hard to beat, but this kid-pleasing tie-dye project might come in a close third on the Fourth.
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Starlight-Spangled Napkin Rings

You can make a patriotic place setting for each of your guests using this simple technique.
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Fourth of July Twirlers

Celebrate Independence Day with an array of colorful twirlers.
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July 4th Craft: Patriotic Punch Cups

Look-alike plastic cups have a way of losing themselves in a crowd. Reduce mix-ups by adding a large red, white, or blue star sticker to each cup.
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A Star-spangled Welcome

For the Fourth of July, this bunting-inspired paper wreath will look as snappy as a salute on your front door.
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Patriotic Party Puzzle

Surprise friends and family with these piece-together party invitations.
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Musical Stars and Stripes

Turn craft foam and bells into a flag-inspired wind chime; another great craft from Spoonful.com.
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Uncle Sam Pin

Pin on a patriotic face that's sure to stand out in any Fourth of July crowd.
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Rattle Rouser

Ever since the patriots first saluted America's independence with resounding bells and cannon fire, the Fourth of July has been a day for making joyful noise. This year, parade revelers can join in the fun with homemade Liberty Bell shakers.
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Spirited Bike Spinner

Made from a plastic bottle wrapped in tape, this colorful bike accessory is a fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Firecracker Favors

These fireworks aren't the exploding kind -- made from candy rolls, they add a sparkling touch to a Fourth of July party.
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CD Spinners

These patriotic tops make festive Fourth of July party favors.
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Star-Spangled Luminarias

Can't get to the fireworks? These festive luminarias let you light up the night right in your own front yard a great July 4th decoration.
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Ribbon Door Flag

You don't need a wraparound porch or even a flagpole to hang our compact version of the Stars and Stripes--a front door will do fine.
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Fireworks Pens

Modern John Hancocks will enjoy signing their important documents with these jangly Independence Day pens, whose starry arms are reminiscent of bursting 4th of July fireworks.
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Patriotic Pedicure

Let your child paint on a personal display of patriotism by decorating her nails with stars and stripes.
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Rocket Balloons

Your holiday guests are sure to have a blast with these colorful rocket balloons (they soar surprisingly high and far!).
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Fold-and-snip Stars

Take a plain sheet of paper, make a series of folds, snip once, and, presto! You've got a super star.
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Super Sailboat

Take to the high seas with a trim little sailboat fashioned from a soda bottle.
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