The Top Four Essentials for Your Fourth of July Party

The Fourth of July is this weekend and if you don’t have anything planned, what are you waiting for!  Nothing says Fourth of July more than music, day drinking, overeating, and of course, some outdoor activities. But, given the wrong party essentials, your party may flop like a kid in a pool. So, let this Sunday be sunny and fabulous with VUE’s Top Four Fourth of July party essentials. 

Your Fourth of July Party essentials:

• Music
• Drinks
• Food
• Activities

Music

The Frontier: Here at VUE, we genuinely believe you can’t have a good party without a superior speaker. Output’s new high-tech and high-end speaker, The Frontier, will have everyone at your party dancing and having a good time. With a built-in LED light, everyone can not only hear but see the speaker blasting music. 

TikiTunes: If you’re in the market for a loud and impactful speaker, did we find the one for you! As previously mentioned in VUE’s Father’s Day Gift Guide, we can’t seem to give it enough love! This tiny Tiki-like design speaker not only has excellent sound quality but also has a fabulous outdoor vibe design, perfect for this Fourth of July. 

Phantom II 98 DB: We understand that everyone has a different style, especially when it comes to loudspeakers, something you plan on having in your home or out on the patio for a while, that is until the newer version comes out. With the Phantom speaker, you not only get that impactful sound in such a small device, but you also get a sleek design where some of your guests might even question how on earth it can be a loudspeaker when it looks like a typical decoration! 

Transparent speaker: In a world of sleek designs or minimalism comes this new transparent speaker that honestly looks like it can belong in a museum. This speaker brings a new era of technology into or outside of your home for all your music needs! 

Drinks

Aldez Tequila: Your guests will be looking around for a cold cocktail, and if you’re looking for a signature drink for the Fourth of July, nothing works better on a gorgeous sunny day than an Old Fashion with Aldez Tequila to get that taste of summer on your tongue. With only two ounces of tequila and a little bit of nectar, anyone can make this!

Mexican Old Fashion

• 2 Ounces Aldez Tequila 
• 0.5 Ounces of Organic Agave Nectar
• 2 Dashes Orange Bitters
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
• Optional: Orange Peel

See this recipe and more on the Aldez Tequila website. 

Wild Turkey Longbranch Bourbon Whiskey: Not a tequila drinker, say less. During these hot summer months, you can also enjoy a nice classic whiskey cocktail. Longbranch Whiskey is perfect for those who like a bit of the smokey taste and a dollop of sweetness. Made with no other than the rom-com star himself, Mattew McConaughey, you’re sure to get that sweet taste that is “Alight, alright, alright”… Here is a signature whiskey summer cocktail perfect Fourth of July party essential. 

Classic American Cocktail

• NOTE: Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake and double strain.  
• 1.5 Parts Longbranch 
• 1 Part Grapefruit Juice
• 0.5 Part Campari
• 0.25 Part Simple Syrup
• Optional: Raspberries and Lemon Peel for Garnish

Tabor Hill Blueberry Demi-Sec Wine: If you’re not a hard alcohol or cocktail drinker, we understand. Wine may very well be the perfect drink for sitting around, enjoying yourself at your Fourth of July party because nothing says relaxation more than wine. This new Blueberry wine will be a summer favorite for all those sweet wine drinkers, and now it has even more alcohol percentage with 12% per serving.   

Château La Gordonne Vérité du Terroir Rosé: Don’t worry, we didn’t forget the rosé! How could we? A nice glass of rosé is the perfect summer drink. It is basically like summer in a bottle, and with this specific rosé, you’ll be feeling bougie as ever due to their vineyard being dated back to Roman times. So every time you take a sip, consider yourself a god/goddess because you basically are. 

Food

Stage Left: We know everyone can’t be astounding chefs out there or simply don’t have the time to cook for all 100+ guests for their Fourth of July party, but this is why we cater! Stage Left in New Brunswick, New Jersey, has you covered. Not only do they have a wide selection of food and wine, but they cater to your every need. Catering definitely beats cooking! 

Savory: If you are looking for something on the lighter side, Savory is an excellent catering service for your Fourth of July party. With options ranging from salads, parfaits, turkey burgers, and red wine braised short rib, your party is covered. We also feel we HAVE to mention their charcuterie boards are enough of a reason to hire this service right off the bat!

15 Landsdowne Catering: Nothing says summer more than seafood! If you’re still looking for lighter dishes that are pescetarian friendly, 15 Landsdowne is a perfect service! They offer many different catering options that I’m sure all your guests will love. 

Cubby’s BBQ: We can’t forget about the classic barbeque for the Fourth of July. After all, you can’t have an article for The Top Fourth of July party essentials without some classic barbeque staples like corn on the cob, burgers, and ribs, it might not be the Fourth of July. Cubby’s offers the best selection of all of your favorite Barbeque foods, so you never have to decide which staples to provide for your party. They also offer burgers that some come to the garden state for specifically!

Activities

Cornhole: If you think that every Fourth of July party you’ve been to, you have played cornhole, you’re probably right. Cornhole is THE party essential for Fourth of July, and if you don’t have it, your party is not complete! Luckily the VUE team has found not only the best party essential, but we also found the classiest and most unique version of cornhole with a sleek clear glass design to easily see how fantastic or terrible you did. 

Croquet: Croquet is the perfect outdoor activity for all ages. Children love it, and adults can keep their summer drink in one hand while the mallet in the other. This game is perfect for those that want to socialize and have a good time! This is the perfect Fourth of July party essential to use over and over again.

Squash: For any Fourth of July party, you can’t go wrong with some friendly competition. This squash set is perfect for a one on one game or two versus two. After all, there is no such thing as too much fun at a party. 

Badminton: Lastly and honesty, my personal favorite outdoor activity, badminton! This badminton set comes with everything you need and more to enjoy some outdoor fun. It is easy to assemble and easy to dismantle after all your outdoor enjoyment and can be placed back into its carrying set! It is the essential for a great game on your Fourth of July. 

So there you have it. The perfect guide to all of your Fourth of July party essentials. If you haven’t prepared for this weekend’s holiday what are you waiting for? Follow the links and get that party started.

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