Crafts

Show your patriotic spirit! Try these crafts, games, and activities to make this Fourth of July extra fun for the kids.

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Fourth of July Parade Decorations
Get everyone in the spirit with these fun crafts for your July 4th parade!
Firecracker Flags Craft: How-To Video
Show your stripes (and stars) with twirly paper wind socks.
Fourth of July Parade Stick Craft
Celebrate July 4th with these glittery, star-spangled batons.

Pipe Cleaner Fireworks Craft: How-To Video
Add some sizzle to your festivities with these easy, kid-friendly fireworks.
Firecracker Flags Craft: How-To Video
Show your stripes (and stars) with twirly paper wind socks.
Patriotic Pinwheels Craft: How-To Video
Let your child give this easy project a whirl.
Fourth of July Parade Decorations
Round up the neighborhood kids and deck them (and their rides) out in all things July 4th. A festive motorcade will get everyone in the...
Fourth of July Parade Stick Craft
Celebrate July 4th with these glittery, star-spangled batons.
Firecracker Flags
Show your stripes (and stars) with twirly paper wind socks.
Patriot Bear with His Sidekick, Bunny
To enlarge patterns: For ease, use a copier. For grid method, copy patterns one square at a time onto 1" graph paper for full-size patt...