Free Fourth of July Coloring Pages for Kids
Last updated: July 1, 2024
The smell of hot dogs and burgers cooking on the grill. The crackle of sparklers lighting up the night. The boom of fireworks exploding overhead. The Fourth of July carries strong memories for many of us of family get-togethers and carefree summer fun. You can make some new memories with your kids this year with our Fourth of July coloring pages. We’ve got flags, fireworks, and so much more that will help commemorate this fun, patriotic holiday.
These Independence Day coloring sheets are a fun summer activity for your kids when they want to relax indoors out of the heat. Plus, you can decorate your house for the Fourth of July with their colorful creations! Scroll down the page to see all our free printables, as well as our tips for how to make the most out of your creations. We even have a bit of information about the significance of the holiday that you can share with your kids. We hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
Free Printable Fourth of July Coloring Pages
Choose from pictures of fireworks and firecrackers, stars and stripes, American eagles, USA flags, barbecues and summer picnics, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and so much more! There are easy pictures for preschoolers to color and more detailed designs for the bigger kids too. We hope you find a Fourth of July coloring page that you like.
Easy Fourth of July Coloring Pages
Kawaii 4th of July Coloring Sheets
Detailed 4th of July Coloring Pages
Scroll down the page to see all our free Independence day coloring pages, and when you see one that you like simply click on the image or text link to download the printable PDF. These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Easy Fourth of July Coloring Pages for Kids
These images are perfect to keep the little ones busy while you fire up the grill and get ready to host guests for Fourth of July fireworks. Your kids will love coloring in fireworks, stars, and other fun Fourth of July coloring pages.
Kawaii 4th of July Coloring Sheets
These Fourth of July coloring pages are a little extra sweet. Enjoy ice cream cones and other cute creations in the kawaii style, all while celebrating Independence Day.
4th of July Coloring Sheets for Teens and Adults
These Fourth of July coloring pages are a little more complicated so you can get the bigger kids involved - or color something in yourself. There’s nothing wrong with taking a little time to relax and color, especially during a chilled out summer holiday like the Fourth of July.
Why Do We Celebrate the Fourth of July?
The Fourth of July marks the day in 1776 when the country adopted the Declaration of Independence. To this day, Americans still celebrate the official start of their separation from Great Britain.
There were some celebrations back in 1776, but treating the Fourth of July like a holiday wasn’t all that common until after the War of 1812. In 1870, Congress officially made the Fourth of July a federal holiday.
Make the Most of Your Fourth of July Coloring Pages
Celebrate the country’s history with your free, printable Fourth of July coloring pages. You can do so much more with them than simply color them in, especially if you’re hosting a party or event for the holiday. Check out some of these fun crafts you can pair with your coloring pages.
Make a Fourth of July Party Banner
You can use Fourth of July coloring pages as a way to construct a fun and festive banner for a Fourth of July party. Let your kids go to town coloring in whatever pages they like best. For a more refined look, you could cut out specific parts of the images, such as a flag or a Liberty Bell, and add those to a banner. You could also combine this with fun bubble letters that spell out “Happy Fourth of July.” Guests will arrive at your party greeted by a banner you made yourself.
Keep the Kids Busy During a Gathering
You can keep enjoying these Fourth of July coloring pages once your party has started, too. They’re a great activity for kids. You could print out a bunch of the coloring pages we offer here, then set up a coloring station with crayons, markers, and colored pencils. The kids will have a constant activity to keep them happy and occupied during the gathering, and it will take little to no effort on your part.
Learn a Bit of History While You Color
You can use these Fourth of July coloring pages any time of the year as part of a sneaky history lesson. Simply present the coloring sheets to your kids as a fun activity, then sneak in the history facts while they’re coloring. You could do this by playing a documentary or reading a book or article to them. They won’t even realize they’re learning!
Use the Kids’ Creations as Party Decorations
Let the kids help you decorate for your party! If they’ve previously enjoyed some of these Fourth of July coloring pages, you can repurpose their creations as party decorations. Hang them on the walls, make a banner as mentioned above, or use them any other way you like. The kids will get to feel like they’re part of the party-planning and decorating process when their art goes up on display.
Don’t Forget the Glitter
Fourth of July coloring pages involve a lot of flashy things like fireworks and flags. You can totally go mixed-medium with these coloring sheets by bringing in fun elements like glitter or stamps or stickers. These are good crafting supplies to add to the kids’ coloring table we mentioned above, too.
More Summer Coloring Pages
Looking for more coloring pages to celebrate the Fourth of July? Capture the freedom and fun of the summer vacation with these playful summer coloring sheets! There are so many fun summer pictures, from sandcastles to beaches to ice cream and picnics. Your kids might also like our Summer Word Searches.
Cute Ice Cream Coloring Pages
Grab some super cute ice cream coloring pages for kids and adults to color in on those summer days when it's just too hot to go outside and play!
Free Printable Blank US Map
Color in one of these blank US maps to decorate your home for Independence Day. Plus, get a free printable poster-style map of the USA in red, white, and blue!
