Ideas for a Fourth of July Decorating Contest

Get everyone excited about celebrating the Fourth of July. Hold decorating contests in your neighborhood, at the office, your church and right in your own backyard among family and friends. Give out red, white and blue ribbons for first-, second- and third-place prizewinners.

Best Face Paint Contest

Let kids go crazy with a face-painting contest. Set rules for colors to be used like red, white, blue, with gold and silver. Let the kids use their imaginations to come up with face designs such as stars and stripes and flags.

Best Door for the Fourth

Here’s one for the neighborhood. Have a contest to see who comes up with the best door decoration to celebrate our country’s independence. Make ballots for neighbors to cast their vote for the best door for July 4!

Best Flowers in the Neighborhood

Expand your neighborhood contest for best floral decoration. See who comes up with the best use of summer flowers that celebrate the red, white and blue colors of our flag.

Best Uncle Sam Costume

Try this one at the office. Announce a contest for the Best Uncle Sam costume. You can even develop categories for best wig, best beard, best hat and best pants. Make sure it’s open to both men and women. Watch how zany and crazy your co-workers will get.

Cupcake Contest

Have a contest to see who comes up with the best decorated cupcake in honor of the Fourth of July. This contest can be held anywhere: at work, school or within the neighborhood community.


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