4th of July Party Planning Tips

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The 4^th of July is a month away! It’s the busiest holiday for fireworks and sparkler sales and one of the biggest summer celebrations. Plan your 4th of July party in advance with these quick tips:

🎇 Buy your sparklers and fireworks from a verified retailer ahead of time

🍔 Prepare your menu and who will be making/bringing the food

🇺🇸 Create or buy decorations in advance

🏈 Plan the activities and games your guests can play

Get your 4^th of July sparklers and enjoy 15% OFF with the code HOT15 on any purchase from Direct Sparklers.

By Direct Sparklers|2023-05-31T12:54:32-04:00June 4th, 2023|blog, Inspiration|

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