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4th of July Formal Party Theme
Party in the USA.
About the Theme
Celebrate all things patriotic with a red, white and blue color scheme, star decorations, a bonfire, country music and domestic brews. Elevate the sophistication level with elegent floral arrangements, freshly crafted signature cocktails and impressive stemware. And of course, don't forget to tell guests to dress to impress—this isn't your typical backyard cookout.
VIBE: Chic
ALTERNATIVE THEMES: Tailgate
Venue Settings
Ballroom
Throw your event in a venue that has all the space and bar necessities you might need.
Entertainment
Country Band
Add a country band into the mix for extra fun. Country can range from a more folk or bluegrass sound to pop hit covers à la Luke Bryan or Miranda Lambert.
Vidar Nordli Mathisen; Unsplash
Entertainment
Dolly Parton Impersonator
Dolly Parton is one of America’s biggest country music sweethearts. This legendary singer-songwriter charmed generations en masse and her hits bring everyone together.
IDS.photos; Flickr
Food
BBQ
Keep the food casual with cookout classics like hamburgers, hot dogs, corn and veggies.
Beverage
Beer
Serve up domestic classics like Budweiser and Miller alongside unique craft options from microbreweries like Founders or Dogfish Head.
Jonas Jacobsson; Unsplash
Beverage
Vodka Lemonade
Celebrating during warm summer months? You’ll need more than beer to fight the heat. Designate this frozen treat as the signature sip. (Pro tip: Leave out the vodka, grenadine and curaçao for a nonalcoholic option.)
Courtesy of Minibar Delivery
Creative Detail
Red, White and Blue Décor
This one is obvious, but must be said. Go all out with red, white and blue decorations ranging from tissue paper pom-poms to pinwheels.
Marni Wishart Photography