▢ Source Supplies: 

• Add a pop of patriotic color to your party with some of the below decorations:

  • July 4th streamers

  • Tablecloths

  • Mini American flags

▢ Source Food & Drink:

• Search for a local BBQ shop through Google or Yelp - or ask your residents where they get their favorite BBQ through a poll on Cobu! 

• Alternatively, a site like ezCater can be used to order and schedule a food delivery during your preferred time window. 

• Order drinks through a delivery service like Uber Eats or source them through the local beverage store. Estimate 2 alcoholic drinks per attendee and ensure you have non-alcoholic options available as well. 

▢ Optional Activities:

• Schedule your July 4th BBQ on the same night as the local fireworks show. At the end of the BBQ encourage residents to grab patriotic glow sticks you’ve supplied and walk as a group to a viewing area. 

• Set up an informal patriotic photo area in a well lit corner of the party. Set up a backdrop and provide props. 

• Play patriotic music trivia with the residents. Hand out trivia cards & pens and press play on a USA playlist to see residents can correctly match the artists. Have a prize available for the top score. 

▢ Set Up the Event:

• Set up a long rectangular food table in your common area of choice. Drape the table in a tablecloth, if available. 

• Set up plates, utensils, and napkins on one end of the table so residents can get their supplies before filling their plates.  

• Set up a table exclusively for drinks. Offer a simple variety of drinks (soft drinks, water, beer, and wine) in icy tubs. 

• Ensure you have multiple trash and recycling receptacles available throughout the common space. 

• Set up a bluetooth speaker to play an existing patriotic playlist or have residents contribute to a shared playlist on a service like Spotify. 

▢ Cost Estimates:

• BBQ: $300-$800

• Drinks: $150-$300

• Supplies: $100