Check out some of these fun 4th of July Party ideas featuring some delicious Skittles® Inspired Treats. Plan a fun 4th of July BBQ that features firecracker pretzels, a red white, and blue dessert plus more!
4th of July Party Ideas – Skittles® Inspired Treats
To many, the 4th of July is more than a day of fireworks and parades, it’s about celebrating this awesome country that we love and have fought so hard for. I truly appreciate all of the men and women who have fought for our country and have kept us safe.
For most of us hosting a 4th of July party can be tough, catering to parents and kids’ picky eating habits can be a tall order. Providing the usual hotdogs and burgers are always a staple at any BBQ. I came up with some fun ideas for your family to enjoy this year using the Special Edition Skittles® America Mix.
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4th of July Party Ideas
You can find the Special Edition Skittles® America Mix at your local Dollar General store, did I mention that is on sale for Buy 2 Get 2 Free? Imagine how many treats you can make with those. If you are looking for a sweet treat to bring to your next BBQ here are some fun idea’s for you to try.
The Special Edition Skittles® America Mix features strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, and yummy berry flavors. Yummy berry is Skilltes® first white fruity candy ever! Perfect for sprinkling some fun on any of your BBQ treats.
Skittles® Inspired Treats
My kids totally love the Special Edition Skittles® America Mix, they went so perfectly with the treats we whipped up that they can’t wait till you try them. These treats were so easy to make the kids were able to help out.
Everything from dipping the pretzel sticks in the chocolate to decorating the shooting stars they had a blast. My favorite was the red, white, and blue dessert yum! So fresh and light with a kick of fruity sweetness with the Skittles®.
Shooting Stars
Homemade rice crispy treats with your favorite Red White and Blue Skittles®. To make these yummy homemade Rice Crispy Shooting Stars. Heat in a saucepan 4 tablespoons of butter, then 10 ozs of marshmallows. Stir until marshmallows and butter are melted and combined, mix in 6 cups of rice crispy cereal.
Mix well and spread out on a baking sheet, press down to your desired height and let sit until cooled. Cut into stars and then set aside, top with melted white chocolate, and then cover them with Skitlles® America Mix.
Fire Cracker Pretzels
Pretzel sticks dipped in white or dark chocolate, then covered in sprinkles and Skitlles® America Mix. Perfect for grab-and-go kids who want to get back to the water balloon fight.
Red White and Blue Dessert
Layers on top of layers of pound cake, strawberries, whipped cream, pound cake, blueberries, whipped cream, repeat until you make it to the top, then generously add your favorite flavors of the Skittle® America Mix.
Utensil Holders
Make some fun utensil holders from a piece of fabric for your local fabric store. Cut into small squares and then fold over your utensils, and use a red piece of string to keep it all together. You can even add a fun little printables to the string, or names of whoever is attending your party.
Star Dogs in a Blanket
Use crescent rolls and lay them in a triangle shape, cut hot dogs in half, and then cut the ends so they are straight and pointed. Lay one hot dog on top of the other and then wrap around the hot dogs until you form a point at the top between the hot dogs.
Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes, watch until golden brown. Let sit for at least 4-5 minutes and then serve with your favorite sauces.
Patriotic Table Topper
Top your tables with this cute easy DIY Table topper using paper crinkles. Find your favorite glass vase and layer in the red, white, and blue crinkle papers. throw in some mini flags and then top your tables. My kids had a great time making these and then sticking the flags inside.
How do you celebrate your 4th of July? What recipe or idea provided here would you like to make for your 4th of July party? Do you have any fun recipes that seem to knock everyone’s taste buds out of the park? Please let us know below how you like to celebrate our awesome country!
I want to come to this party! I’d be in the corner stuffing my face with the fire cracker pretzels and those star hot dogs!!
So many tasty treats here and your pictures are amazing!
Love all the ideas! They’re all so cute! I can’t wait to try those treats especially the red, white and blue dessert. Yum!
Wow that is one festive display! I need to try to recreate this one for the holiday!
My husband is in New York at the moment and is so excited for 4th of July because he will be celebrating with friends.I am so jealous!
These are such great ideas and I love the patriotic skittles and all the options you gave us! I’m having a party for the 4th, I can’t wait to try it!
I love the festive goodies and decor. My kids would enjoy the rice crispy treats or the pretzel rods.
Omg loving the patriotic skittles!!!! I definitely need to get some for July fourth! My daughter would love them!
The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate and decorate for. I love the addition of Skittles!
Looks like an absolute blast! Love decorating for fun get-togethers especially during Summer, because Red White and Blue baby! Thanks for the festive ideas!
Skittles are a family favorite. These are great party ideas. It is also my Nieces birthday on the 4th of July. We always have a big celebration.
These are all awesome! I love how patriotic everything is and will definitely be using some of these for our festivities.
That looks like it would be a great 4th of July party. I love all the crafts and recipes you have here. They look so good and festive!
These are all great 4th of July party ideas. I love the rice crispy treats with the skittles and the hot dog stars. Thanks for sharing all these awesome party ideas.
What a lovely tablescape! I love the pretzel rods. So creative and festive looking.
I loooove the chocolate covered pretzel idea! This whole party looks like a blast!
These are great ideas! I especially love the Rice Krispies Treats topped with frosting and Skittles. That’s like the nom nom trifecta.
What a fun party set up for 4th of July! I don’t know what we are doing yet for the 4th and our get together.
These are such cute ideas and I love the patriotic skittles! I’m having a party for the 4th and I think I will be incorporating several of these sweet ideas.
These are great 4th of July ideas! I love Skittles and I have seen these in the store. Can’t wait to get myself a bag!