Social events can boost workplace cohesion. By organizing a social event or party for your employees, you are encouraging them to relax, as well as showing your appreciation for all their hard work. Planning community events can also be a productive use of the company’s time and money since they are a great way to give something back and raise brand awareness so here are some patriotic party ideas.
Plenty of businesses plan parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but the Fourth of July is another popular time to celebrate. And let’s not forget Labor Day and Memorial Day, not to mention Veteran’s Day! Whether you are organizing a Fourth of July event or just planning a party for no good reason other than it’s summer and everyone could do with a chance to forge new social connections with their team members, we have some excellent ideas for patriotic-themed events.
Red, White, and Blue
If you’re looking for July 4th party ideas, know that every patriotic party needs the right color scheme, inspired by the flag of the United States. Red, white, and blue are the only colors you need for a party held on the 4th of July or any other significant weekend. It’s appropriate to have a few flags decorating your venue, but you can also use these three colors in all kinds of other ways, too.
Venue Decorations
Hang red, white, and blue bunting around the venue. Utilize stars and stripes on everything, from streamers and garlands to tablecloths and napkins. Buy disposable cups and plates decorated with the American flag, and make sure your cutlery is red, white, and blue.
Patriotic Food
It’s hard to beat a good old-fashioned American BBQ. Everyone loves a good cookout, especially on a blisteringly hot holiday weekend. The company should provide all the meat and sides, but it is good to encourage party attendees to bring their own special dishes, preferably with a patriotic theme.
Think tray bake cakes and cupcakes with red, white, and blue frosting, color-themed fruit trays and ice cream. Anything goes, as long as it is red, white, and blue.
You could even hold a competition for the most patriotic cake, with a suitable prize for the winner. This is a fun way to get families involved.
Organize your food and beverage areas, so mains, sides, and desserts are kept on separate tables. Make sure there are enough power outlets for hot dishes, slow cookers, kettles, etc. Provide a selection of serving utensils, such as ladles, large spoons, and carving knives.
Be sure to provide food options for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone who is gluten intolerant.
Music, Fun, and Games
It wouldn’t be a party without some fun and games for adults and kids.
Live music is a good choice for a larger event. Hire a country music band or create a patriotic playlist with artists such as Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the USA and John Denver’s America the Beautiful. Rent patriotic-themed inflatables and red, white, and blue snow cone machines and cotton candy makers.
With a bit of time and effort, you can organize an unforgettable patriotic-themed party or event where everyone, young or old, will have a great time!
I love the idea of having a cooking/food contest during the event, it would definitely add anticipation for the attendees and make the event pretty fun