If you're looking for a 4th of July celebration with a twist, look no further than these patriotic, pool-themed ideas. These fun ideas for 4th of July will make your day a little more festive. Whether you are hosting a small get-together with family and friends or throwing an entire party, these pool party ideas will make your guests feel proud to be American.
To start your 4th of July party off right, why not have a pool party theme? Find the perfect patriotic decoration for your home, decorate with flags and come up with a new game to play during dinner. You can also use different colors and designs throughout the day to make it even more fun.
Pool Party Ideas
Patriotic paper plate crafts are always popular at parties, and this one will be no exception. Kids will love coming up with their designs.
Have your guests color and design patriotic paper plates as a fun activity before the party when it is a bit more relaxed.
Make American flags and cover empty baby bottles, milk jugs, or water bottles with red, white, and blue glitter paint. Place the bottles in the pool for everyone to act out the scene.
Design a template of an American flag and cut out pieces to make "patriotic" dice. Place the die in the pool as you play games like Beer Pong, Croquet, or Jenga.
Display a mix of American and national flags on the patio tables. Set up small American flags and make a game of finding all the states to guess your state. You can incorporate this into other games like "Patriotic Buffet" or pass them out as prizes as you end each game.
Have a contest to see who can write out the most 4th of July messages with red, white, and blue sunscreen.
Turn your pool into a giant Battleship game by dividing players into two teams and writing numbers on various objects. Each team will take turns trying to guess what the other team has placed in their pool section by floating their objects to reveal them. If a player hits one of the targets, that object is removed from play. The first team to eliminate all the targets wins.
You can use 2 Pack American Flag Windsocks with String Lights as your centerpiece during dinner. Instead of using the usual color scheme of red, white and blue, change it up and use blue, green, and yellow to make a statement.
Place an American flag balloon with streamers on either side of the pool for a scene like our American Flag Bed with Stars topper. Add white lights hanging on a flagpole in the pool or set several small flags until you have the whole flag draped over the pool.
Fill a large American flag bag with toys, balls, and other pool items. Tie the "Stars and Stripes" onto the top of the bag, hang it over the pool, and allow all guests to find a toy. When they do, they must stick their arms into the bag to pull out a random prize.
Accent your house with mini American flags on door handles, windowsills, and anywhere else inside that you want to make a statement.
Patriotic Pool Party Decoration
Star pennants are a great way to decorate around the pool. To make your own:
- Cut out two large stars from poster board, red and white fabric, or tin foil.
- Attach the fabric stars to string and hang them at each end of your party space.
- Use the poster board as focal points on either side of the pool.
There are many fun ways to dress up your patio table settings. Use an outdoor tablecloth and place a blue and white striped table runner on the table. Soft drink bottles, beer cans, and small papers can be lined up in a row. Use the same pattern of stars and stripes in a lighter color to make a scrappy look.
If you want a unique way to commemorate the holiday, consider handcrafting your keepsake.
Using a photo, drawing, or painting of your loved one with a printed flag is an enduring way to memorialize someone who has passed and keep their memory alive. You may even choose to add a special memento like a lock of hair or piece of jewelry that better represents who they were and how you feel about them.
If you want to make something a little more personal, create your personalized ornament that doubles as a hiking knife. Cut out the flag and the person's name, then attach the stars between the words. You can even glue the stars on so they don't fall off after some time. Store them in a patriotic tin or box with your loved one's name on it for safekeeping.
