Last-Minute Essentials For a 4th of July Party You Won't Forget
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If you're in need of an unforgettable 4th of July celebration without having to spend a lot of time and effort on planning, then look no further! As experienced (and lazy) party planners ourselves, we have gathered the ultimate last-minute essentials for your upcoming patriotic bash. Whether you want to spice it up with some boozy cocktails or just play lawn games with friends, these tips will make sure that everyone has a great time without any stress. So get ready for some summer fun — all you need is here and will arrive just in time if you order right now!
4th of July Decoration Patriotic Mini Lights: $11.99 (was $13.99)
Themed string lights might just be the easiest way to look like you put in a ton of effort while not actually doing so. The super affordable set includes 100 incandescent mini bulbs on white wire, with a total length of 26.7 feet and equal spacing of 3 inches between each bulb. The 20-inch lead wire and 3-inch end connector make it easy to install and connect end to end for streamlined decorating.
These red, white, and blue string lights will look beautiful for your last-minute 4th of July party and can be repurposed for anything from Memorial Day to Veterans Day. Whether you place them on trees, vines, porches, or balconies, these 360° sparkling waterproof string lights can provide attractive lighting effects while creating a romantic festive atmosphere.
Fourth of July Patriotic Decorations Set: $14.99
If red, white, and blue lights just weren’t enough American flair for you, this extravagant decoration kit will be right up your alley. This set includes 6 different sizes of paper fans, 8 paper pom poms in the colors red, white, and blue, 12 hanging swirls in the same colors, a USA flag banner, a red-blue-silver star banner, and a package of red-blue-white stars in 3 sizes.
These decorations can be easily hung up with the self-sealing sticker or with paperclips if you would like to reuse them for future parties. To assemble the pom poms, you should ensure that the ribbon is in the middle of each one and open them like a fan before tearing apart the layers and creating a more rounded shape.
With these decorations, you can easily add color, texture, and glamour to any room or outdoor space, making them a perfect way to spice up your patriotic party.
Patriotic American Flag Party Supplies Tableware Set: $26.95
If you’re having a lot of people over this 4th, you most likely don’t have enough plates at your house already — that’s why paper plates are a must-have. (They also mean super easy clean up!) Sure, you could choose plain white ones, but why not choose a patriotic, American flag-themed set to fit the theme?
This set includes fifty 9-inch dinner plates, fifty 7-inch dessert plates, and one hundred luncheon napkins for a total of fifty guests. The party set features a bright red, white, and blue American flag with stars and stripes on all items, adding dimension and charm to any gathering.
SMIRLY Charcuterie Boards Gift Set: $39.99 (was $49.99)
The best way to elevate an ordinary gathering to a fancy one has to be a charcuterie board. This set combines an elegant large charcuterie board with a bamboo cheese board and accompanying accessories, providing plenty of space to display a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, vegetables, fruit, and other delicious delectables. The included ceramic serving bowls are great for sauces and dips, while the magnetic holder keeps four knives and utensils upright and easily accessible.
For added versatility and functionality, the gift set also includes a round bamboo fruit tray. Plus, each set comes with a free guide booklet offering design suggestions to help you create unique and gorgeous platters that will impress all your guests.
Made from an earth-friendly material that is properly sourced and highly renewable, the SMIRLY Charcuterie Boards Gift Set is made of nonporous bamboo that won't bend, warp, crack, absorb odors, or stain. This low-maintenance wooden set is sure to become a reliable favorite when entertaining or serving, and with its attractive natural aesthetic value, it's perfect for special occasions.
Yueshico Stainless Steel Watermelon Slicer: $12.37
Any outdoor summer party calls for watermelon. Treat yourself and your guests without breaking a sweat trying to neatly slice a massive watermelon. This watermelon slicer is the ultimate tool for watermelon lovers. Its newest superior design makes cutting and serving watermelon simple, safe, and fast.
This melon cutter features a stainless steel 18/8 blade that provides perfectly cube-shaped slices of watermelon every time it is used. The slicing mechanism allows you to cut the watermelon into ideal cubes sized 2 cm or less. The specially rounded edges and non-sharp blades make the slicer perfectly safe for everyone, even children. No need to worry about any accidents occurring while using this tool. Everyone can enjoy delicious and refreshing watermelon cubes without dealing with any drippy mess.
Homemade Popsicle Molds: $25
You could just get store-bought popsicles, but that’s a little boring. Wow your guests with unique homemade popsicles with these popsicle molds. By making your own, you can get really creative with the flavor options. Try mixing different fruit juices or even adding alcohol to really take your popsicles to the next level.
Upgraded design features like the hollow shank design perfectly matches the reusable plastic popsicle sticks and prevents juice from overflowing, creating an even more perfect shape. Thanks to the product’s silicone material, pulling out frozen treats is easy and can be done without submerging the mold in hot water.
The product also has multi-uses, filling it with juice, puree, yogurt, apple sauce, ice cream, and more. The set comes with 50 sticks, 50 bags, 10 reusable sticks, a funnel, and some ice pop recipes so you can make ten popsicles at once and then store them in their individual bags in order to freeze them. Each of the ten classically shaped molds holds 3 fluid ounces making each treat comparable to store-bought finds.
Rida Fatima is a freelance writer, makeup reviewer and lover of all things interior design. She has 5+ years of experience in writing and specializes in e-commerce content. Rida can fluently speak 8 different languages and make an epic Spanish latte.