4th of July is right around the corner! You’re no doubt planning your day in advance, but amidst getting the right fireworks and deciding on hot dogs or burgers (spoiler, you’ll do both) we have a feeling you’ve forgotten one thing. Your content for the day!

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered – no matter how you celebrate. Here are eight content ideas for Independence Day!

4th of July Festivities

Share how you, your family, or your community are celebrating this Independence Day! You can vlog your backyard BBQ, show highlights from your local parade, or stitch together some clips from your pool party. Squeeze a few videos out of it by showing us the preparation and the party itself.

4th of July Fit

This can turn out a couple of different ways. You can strut your stuff in your outfit for the day, or put together your own 4th of July-themed outfit. Make your video extra festive by putting together a red, white, and blue-themed outfit, or throwing on an “America-core” ensemble.

4th of July Recipes

Try some fun new recipes, or share your family favorites. Teach your audience how to grill a perfect hot dog or make your iconic potato salad recipe. Or head to Google and find some patriotic recipes. Vlog your experience making and/or trying the one you like best!

History and Fun Facts

This is perfect for educational content creators! Do some research and find a few fun facts about the 4th of July or the American Revolution. Create a few videos sharing your favorite. If you have a specific niche, see if you can find some facts that fit into it.

4th of July Playlist

Let’s be real, we’re all cueing up the perfect playlist. Film a quick video explaining yours and why you picked these songs. Are you going classic Americana, general fun summer vibes, or are you channeling something more unique? Just be warned: people may want the link to jam with you!

4th of July Sustainability

Share some sustainability tips for our 4th of July parties. From reusable decorations to zero-waste party ideas, create a video (or two) sharing some eco-friendly ways to celebrate this 4th of July. Bonus points if they save us some money!

Patriotic Cocktail Recipes

Take a crack at making a few red, white, and blue cocktail recipes. Again, head to Google or Pinterest and find some patriotic cocktails you want to try. Or, keep it simple! Do a taste test on some 4th of July classics and share your reactions. We’ll take the Twisted Tea, please!

Bonus: Fireworks Safety Tips

You may need some expertise or a fair bit of research for this, but it’ll get quite a few views! Tons of people set off fireworks or go to firework shows every year; they’ll be looking for ways to stay safe. Share some tips on how to stay safe at this year’s fireworks displays.

Whatever you get up to this 4th, we hope you have a fun (and safe!) time. Eat an extra hot dog for us, k?

For more tips on creating holiday content, check out this article!