Patriotic Lights and Decorations

During a Memorial Day or Fourth of July party, there are usually several smaller parties going on at once. In one area, the cooks are grilling meat, preparing side dishes and setting the table. In the pool area, games of Marco Polo and diving contests are taking place. Lawn chairs are being setup in the yard for late night fireworks.Those needing a break from the heat are lounging indoors with a cool beverage.

Through careful planning, you can easily set the ambience for each activity taking place in a variety of outdoor spaces during your get together. We've placed a few of our favorite red, white and blue decoration ideas below to help spark your creativity!

Patriotic Yard Decorations

• Alternate red, white and blue net lights on bushes
• Light the way for guests or illuminate landscapes and garden beds with red, white and blue pathway lights. You'll need patriotic themed C7 or C9 light sets and pathway light stakes to create this look.
• Create your very own starry night by hanging red, white and blue Moravian stars or starlight spheres from tree branches.
• String festive patio lights around pool enclosures or across the yard to give extra light for nighttime swims and outdoor activities.
• Wrap trees with red, white and blue mini lights.
• Make DIY mason jar lights! Fill mason jars with battery operated lights. Add an American flag and photos of veterans or family who currently serve or have served in the military to create patriotic luminaries.

Patio & Deck Decorations

• Hang a lighted American flag decoration on a railing for a simple, yet effective display of patriotism
• Mimic the awe-inspiring beauty of fireworks by suspending Starburst lights from the ceiling of your covered deck or patio.
• Wreaths are not just for Christmas decorating! Create your very own patriotic door wreath by wrapping a grapevine wreath or wire frame with red, white and blue lights.
• Hang alternating red, white and blue light balls from a patio overhang or deck railing for a festive look that will light up the night
• Hang red, white & blue LED patio lights across deck railings or above an outdoor patio. Visit our how to hang patio lights guide for more information!

Fence & Porch Patriotic Decorations

• Icicle lights are most often seen outlining roofs during the holiday season, however draping a set of red, white and blue icicle lights along a fence is a gorgeous and much less considered option - perfect for illuminating a backyard party or outdoor event.
• Festive patio lights can be strung around pool enclosures to give illumination for nighttime swims & evening gatherings.
• Scatter patriotic themed Starlight Spheres along the fence or above the porch for bursts of color.
• Unlit red, white and blue stars look so pretty hanging across the porch during the day and a railing wrapped with red, white and blue string lights creates a gorgeous glow at night!