14 party essentials you need for your 4th of July celebration bash

How about some star-spangled specs around the barbecue? This 2-pair pack of American flag-themed sunglasses is perfect if you're looking to have a little fun while staying shielded from the bright summer sun.

Buy the 2-pair set on Amazon for $12.99

Make sure you capture the Independence Day spirit. Adorn your party space with festive decorations from this 29-piece set, including flag-themed paper fans, star streamers, hanging swirls and more.

Buy the 29-piece set on Amazon for $15.99

Because sometimes a few hanging decorations aren't enough. Activate your patriotic decor with this 4th of July party supply pack containing flag-printed tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins, balloons and more. Not only will your guests get to feast on your red, white and blue supplies, but cleaning up will be as easy for you as simply disposing after the party. The set serves 24 people.

Buy the supplies pack on Amazon for $31.99

Make this Independence Day your excuse to get the swimming pool you've been considering forever. Tell your guests to bring their swimsuits and make a splash in this heavy-duty pool that includes 3-ply side walls.

Buy the 18' x 48" pool set on Amazon for $899.99

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Whether you're seeking a less serious option than a full-on grill or looking for extra space to heat up food you can't fit on the barbecue, this griddle cooking station will can help you feed more people in less time.

Buy the griddle cooking station on Amazon for $355

Stop messing around — your July 4th party guests want burgers. Lots of them. Make sure they get that beloved charbroiled taste when they bite into burger patty that came straight off this Char-Broil classic propane gas grill, complete with side burner for maximal space for — yup — lots of burgers.

Buy the grill on Amazon for $179.99

If you don't want to go over-the-top with decorations, this patriotic tablecloth is a festive and fun way to get some red, white and blue at your party without going over-the-top with traditional flag print accessories.

Buy the tablecloth on Amazon for $12.99

This women's American flag cover-up is perfect whether you're celebrating at the beach, by the pool or in the backyard.

Buy the cover-up on Amazon for $18.99

If the drinks get cold, the party's over. Make sure everyone's cans stay cold with this 12-pack of patriotic coozies, designed to fit your favorite seltzer, beer can, or bottle.

Buy a 12-pack of the drink holders on Amazon for $14.99

Float in style with these patriotic pool noodles, which blow up to 4 feet in length. Make the pool festive with this set of 3.

Buy the 3-piece pack on Amazon for $22.99

Become mesmerized with the swirling US flag colors of these wind-spinning lawn ornaments.

Buy the 15-piece set on Amazon for $13.99

Keep the drinks on ice in this 4.5-ft. ice buffet cooler. Great for cans, bottles or even fruit or vegetable serving trays.

Buy the serving bar on Amazon for $27.99

Hang the banners up for Independence Day. Your guests won't be able to mistake your house with these large 48"x24" red, white and blue banners adorning your home.

Buy the 2-pack of banners on Amazon for $18.95

This Tipsy Elves USA tank top will look great on 4th of July. But the classic look has a timelessness that you might find yourself rocking all summer.

Buy the tank top on Amazon starting at $24.95