Celebrate America's Birthday


Let's Celebrate America's birthday with an old fashion everyone pitches in kind of party. You know the kind that emphasizes fuss free entertaining-leaving everyone free to enjoy the holiday to the fullest.

To get in the mood, decorate the party area with red, white and blue Christmas lights, streamers and balloons.

Here are some fun activities to round out your 4th of July celebration:

1. Have all guests share what they like about America and what they would change.

2. Let the kids parade to marching band music.

3. Have a patriotic sing-a-long. Sing America the Beautiful, It's A grand Old Flag, God Bless America and others.

4. Play volleyball, croquet, horseshoes, lawn darts, badminton, baseball, kickball etc.

5. Spread blankets on the floor and watch the video Independence Day while you eat.