14 Playfully patriotic 4th July backyard party games for all the family
If you are planning a backyard party to celebrate the 4th July this year, you are going to love this array of brilliantly patriotic party games.
Let’s face it, when the sun is out and the sky is blue, there is no better way to honour America’s independence than by throwing an epic backyard party for family and friends.
So here is a list of the best 4th of July backyard party games that will keep everyone, from the youngest to the oldest happily entertained and having fun.
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There’s red, white, blue, stars and stripes across all these 4th July party games that can be enjoyed by family and friends, from kids through teens to adults.
All the games are budget-friendly DIY, low or no-cost to put together.
Speaking of which, this bundle of 12 family-fun 4th of July games is currently discounted over on Big Heart Little Star shop.
Also read: 41 Brilliant 4th July Patriotic Potluck Ideas
get your patriotic stars and stripes on with these super fun games
Read on and choose the games you and your family are going to have so much fun playing this July.
Pop to Brit & Co to find out how to paint Bocce Balls in patriotic styles.
If you don't want to festoon your backyard with flags, you could create this gorgeous DIY Bottle Ring Toss game in patriotic colours. Find out how over on Everyday Dishes.
Now what's not to love about this game, which you can also use as a craft activity to make it and then involves marshmallow eating?! Find out how to create it over on Hunny I'm Home.
This is quite possibly the cleverest use of paper plates ever. Find out how to make this patriotic game over on Mess For Less.
This red white and blue giant checkers game is awfully genteel. Find out how to set it up over on Dream A Little Bigger.
A clever little game that's a great boredom buster or for quieter moments, find out how to put it together over on Hey Let's Make Stuff!
Got some sporty teens and adults in your pack? How about setting up a DIY Gladiators style game? Find out how on Life Lately.
So simple and yet so fun (Oh it's a glow in the dark game too), find out more over on A Girl And A Glue Gun.
This big ole balloon dart game will bring the pops and the giggles. Find out how to set it up over on Giggles Galore.
Got a Cornhole game that needs a spruce up? Why not make it into a patriotic 4th July version of cornhole? Find out more over on Charles & Hudson.
Water Blob, 4th July style, is perfect for backyard celebrations in the summer heat. Find out how to make it over on Club Chica Circle.
If you want a budget game but aren't into DIY or crafting, how about this game of American Cannons? Find out how to set it up over on 4hats And Frugal.
I found this brilliant video from Famil Fun Every Day that shows you how to make 12 DIY 4th July party games.
How about making some giant lawn dominoes and painting them in red, white and blue? You could even use stars in place of dots if you've got a steady hand. Find out more over on Iron & Twine.
Before you go…
I am so happy with how this bundle of 4th of July games turned out, we had so much fun putting the ideas together.
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