Planning a great Fourth of July party is a breeze with these party-planning tips
July fourth weekend is right around the corner and it?s a great time to reconnect with family and friends while celebrating the founding of our beloved country. The weather is warm, the grill is calling, and it seems like a good time to start sending out invitations for a fourth of July BBQ. In this guide to How to Plan a Great Fourth of July Party, you will find some awesome advice on making your Independence Day get together the event of the summer.
Make Sure There is Food for Everyone
Obviously you need to stock your party accordingly but to throw a truly great party you need to get a little more specific than that. Make sure you ask about special dietary needs when sending out invitations and again when guests arrive at a party. It might be a good idea to ask them to notify you with their RSVP, so you can plan for dealing with these things early.
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Pest Control
We all know that summer time is quite beautiful but the warm weather also brings with it the threat of various insect pests such as mosquitoes and June bugs. In order to avoid these pests, it is a good idea to use insect replant candles (these should be available in the outdoor section of your local supermarket). Place the candles near place where people are likely to gather.
There are other measures you can take as well, such as using sprays or even contacting an exterminator to give your lawn a once over.
Provide Interesting Drinks
This year it is time to move past the domestic beers, wine spritzers and vodka shots with red, white and blue food coloring. Look up some new recipes for great summer or Fourth of July theme drinks. Also, it is a good idea to provide some options for non-drinkers other than the standard water and soda; consider making some ?mocktails? using fresh fruit and interesting infusions.
Make Decorating Fun
Fourth of July parties tend to be family friendly events, so maybe get the little ones in one the action. You can create a little arts and crafts corner for kids to express themselves through little creative endeavors. They can make little flags, drawings of Uncle Sam, red white and blue streamers and other patriotic DIY decorations.
Music
When thinking about music it is important to consider what kind of party you are planning to throw.
If you expect people to gather and talk then maybe keep some low music in the background, something instrumental and relaxed. If you expect a little dancing then put on some dance music, in keeping with the spirit of the holiday it might be good to throw on a patriotic song or two (just don?t over do it).
These are just a few great ways to make the party a success for guests of all ages. As with any party, the most important thing is relax and have some fun!