With summer flying by faster than ever, another 4^th of July is quickly approaching.  To help you prepare for the holiday this weekend, we’ve put together a compilation of Independence Day-themed treats and activities to help kick off your holiday celebrations.

Who can deny that one of the best parts of any holiday is the delicious food that accompanies the celebrations? Here are a few of our favorite recipes for this patriotic weekend:

 All-American Bacon Cheeseburger: What could be a more fitting way to celebrate America’s 239^th birthday than with an All-American burger?

Star-Spangled Strawberries:  Oh say can you see that these festive strawberries will be an instant hit at any 4^th of July celebration?

Red White & Blue Deviled Eggs: Deviled eggs are a classic at any summer party or cookout. Add some red, white and blue into the mix and you’ve transformed a party regular into a holiday treat that everyone at the party is sure to get a kick out of!

American Flag Cake: With an American flag in every slice, this dessert will certainly bring the oohs and aahs to your Independence Day celebrations

Food and fireworks aren’t the only fun part about the Fourth of July. Here are some festive games to liven up your friends and family’s holiday:

• Bingo can get pretty intense, especially when the whole family is together. For some fun competition at the family gathering, try this Patriotic Bingo Game.
• Backyard Baseball:  What could be a better game for the Fourth of July than America’s pastime? Split the friends and family up into teams and kick off a classic game of backyard baseball.
• Planning on having a wide range of ages at your Holiday gathering? Check out these fourth of July games that are perfect for all ages.
• For those 21 and older, these 4^th of July drinking games are sure to liven up any party.