Celebrate in your backyard this year.

Dollar General has all the necessary items to have an affordable and festive holiday.

Fire it up before the fireworks.

Get the grill ready with Ranch Burgers for a unique and delicious recipe using only a few ingredients. Consider a buffet set up that allows guests to pick and choose sides they like. Organize the buffet in order of plates, sides, main dish, condiments, silverware and drinks. This may also be a great setup for potluck celebrations. Easy sides like coleslaw and pasta salad are classic additions for the cookout.

Show off your stars and stripes.

Get patriotic by mixing and matching red, white and blue tableware with disposable table covers, plates, napkins and cups that can help make decorating, serving and clean up easy. Paint jars with simple designs like red and white stripes using acrylic paint for an easy and creative DIY decor – once dried, the jars make great utensil and straw holders.

Give bugs the boot.

Place citronella candles on tables and around the party area to help ward off bugs. For added convenience, consider setting up a bug spray and sunscreen station for guests.

Refresh your grill supplies.

From grill brushes to chrome tongs, find affordable, quality grill tools online or at your local Dollar General. And don’t forget to restock the charcoal – a big bag provides value and may last all season.

Add patriotic flair.

Transform any indoor or outdoor space with fun, affordable Independence Day and summer decor. This red tissue paper tassel garland and royal blue tissue paper ball can be hung from walls, ceilings and porches for a festive and patriotic look.

Have a fun 4th.

No matter the holiday activity, all should take advantage of the everyday low prices and summer savings by shopping online or in-store at your local Dollar General. Have a safe, fun, and happy Fourth of July.