24 Best 4th of July Decorations for a Star-Spangled Holiday

Bring some sparkle to your July 4th bash with these fireworks-inspired string lights! With 360 LEDs, two color modes, and a built-in timer, they’ll be ready to glow while you focus on entertaining your guests. Try hanging them from trees, porch rafters, or over a patio umbrella for a star-spangled canopy that’ll have everyone feeling festive.

Add a playful pop to your July 4th table with this beautifully illustrated cloth napkin set. With a whimsical print of hearts, stars, and fireworks in bold red, white, and blue, they’re a festive (and eco-friendly!) way to dress up your celebration. Pair them with solid dinnerware or mix in other patterns for a fun, layered look everyone will love.

This stoneware serving bowl adds a soft pop of red, white, and blue to your table without being over the top. Use it to serve up pasta salad, fruit, or chips while adding just the right touch of holiday spirit. Bonus: The muted pattern makes it versatile enough to use all summer long, not just on the Fourth.

Dress up your drink station with this celebratory set of red, white, and blue beaded coasters. Handmade in India with glass beads and sequins, each one has its own fireworks-inspired design for a fun little touch of glam. Set them out on the bar or drinks table so guests can grab one with their cocktail and sip in style.

Snuggle up in patriotic style with this charming red, white, and blue cable knit throw. The classic flag design adds a festive touch to any space, whether you drape it across a bed, sofa, or even a porch swing. Pair it with a few pillows or another blanket to round out your July 4th look and keep everyone cozy once the sun goes down.

Embrace rustic charm this 4th of July with this burlap Americana wreath. Its stars-and-stripes design brings classic patriotic flair, whether you hang it on a door, above the mantel, or prop it on a shelf. Try displaying it on a covered porch to greet guests with festive vibes right from the start.

Light up the night with these beautiful hand-painted taper candles from Anthropologie. The whimsical red, white, and blue design adds just the right amount of festive charm to your table, bar, or mantel. Cluster a few in simple holders for a quick and easy centerpiece that feels fun but still put-together.

Serve up some serious summer style with this adorable cherry-trimmed cocktail tray. The mirrored base gives it a little glam, while the bright red cherries around the edge keep things playful and quietly on-theme. Use it to carry drinks to the patio or style it with glasses and garnishes for a festive July 4th bar setup.

Keep the drinks flowing (and the compliments coming!) with this retro-style rolling cooler in bold red. It holds up to 110 cans, stays cold for 36 hours, and even has a built-in bottle opener and cap catcher. Park it by the grill or your outdoor bar for easy access to icy-cold drinks all night long.

These framed nautical flags bring a classic Americana vibe to your 4th of July setup. With their red, white, and blue design and natural pine frame, they’ve got that vintage feel that’ll work indoors or out. Try hanging a few in a row above a console or mantel for a festive focal point you’ll want to keep up all summer.

This star-spangled pennant garland brings plenty of vintage charm to the table. String it across your mantel, porch railing, or along a buffet table for an easy pop of red, white, and blue. It’s the kind of effortless decor that makes the whole space feel party-ready in seconds!

To make entertaining easy but elevated, try these BPA-free melamine dinner plates. They’re shatter-proof but prettier than paper plates, and are safe to put in the dishwasher, too. This set of four is on sale right now, so snag a few and invite more people to the next barbecue. These simple yet celebratory plates are perfect for backyard burgers or a picnic in the park. Use them to build a casual tablescape that feels festive without the fuss.

This set of woven placemats are another subtle 4th of July decoration. In fact, think of how great they’d be paired with those melamine flag plates! You can also place a few of these around the table for a little pop of summer, even during post-holiday weeknight dinners. Layer these placemats with a crisp white tablecloth and scatter star confetti around the table for an easy, breezy holiday setup.

These American flag placemats are stylish and festive, and they’ll look fabulous alongside your holiday table decor. Place them on your outdoor dining set for a star-studded tablescape. Pair this set with solid napkins and vintage glassware for a table that feels thoughtfully pulled together.

Traditional 4th of July decorations will always include flag-style bunting like this. They’re super versatile, so you can place them anywhere and they’ll instantly liven up your space. Hang some on the front porch and another few on the backyard deck to complete the look. Try layering a few different sizes and styles of bunting for a more dimensional look that really pops in photos.

These festive starburst lights are perfect to hang in various heights in the backyard, or out on the front porch. They bring a stylish whimsy to the party, and look extra beautiful lit up beneath the glow of your local fireworks show. Hang these stars in clusters from tree branches or along a pergola for a magical scene after the sun sets.

This American flag burlap star is adorable, and it’ll look great hanging anywhere! Place a few on the front porch or hang them in the backyard with string lights for a vintage Americana look. Try using these rustic stars to anchor a cozy porch scene—just add a couple rocking chairs, some string lights, and a few throw pillows and blankets in patriotic prints.

When your guests need a break from the sun, they can take a rest on this chic starry pillow. It strikes the best balance of holiday-themed and stylish. Swap out your regular pillow covers for these festive ones and throw them on your patio chairs or porch swing for a quick and easy holiday refresh.

This cotton and linen table runner will look beautiful all-year round, but it’s especially festive during the Independence Day holiday. It’ll bring a subtle European vibe to the table, making your tablescape the stylish star of the show. Pair this runner with a big bowl of strawberries and blueberries for a color-coordinated centerpiece that’s decorative and delicious.

This beautifully crafted Americana wreath looks beautiful with subtle hints to the holiday. That means you’ll be able to pull this out year after year, and even leave it up for the rest of summer if you’d like. It’s a great way to greet your guests before they even step through the door. Hang this wreath on your front door to give guests a warm welcome, or try it as a backdrop to dress up a drink or dessert station.

This wooden star would look great on a mantel, in the center of your outdoor furniture, or dotted throughout a party. It’s a rustic Americana decor piece you’ll keep around all summer—and perhaps even beyond that, too.

This gorgeous iron garland is a subtle but beautiful callback to the holiday through the use of bright blue and red colors throughout. The floral design will look chic and stylish on the table, especially while watching the fireworks. Wrap this garland around a banister or drape it across the top of a buffet table for a hint of color and texture.

These red, white, and blue stars are a whopping 16.5 inches, so they’ll make a big impact on a fence or door. Or, buy a few of them and place them around your yard for a rustic look. Create a mini photo backdrop by clustering these stars on a fence with balloons and flags for fun family snapshots.