Free Fourth of July Coloring Pages for Kids
Last updated: June 24, 2025 by the Homemade Gifts Coloring Team
Fourth of July coloring pages are a great way to kick off the holiday. While you’re busy grilling burgers, setting off fireworks, and swimming in the backyard pool, spare a few moments for these patriotic coloring pages. They’re great for getting everyone in the spirit of the holiday or keeping the little ones busy while you’re trying to grill up a feast.
Enjoy powerful bald eagles, patriotic symbols like the Statue of Liberty, and cute Fourth of July food. We have it all in our collection of 4th of July coloring pages for kids. We even have some Fourth of July crafts you can enjoy. That’s right. We’ve pulled out all the stops to celebrate the red, white, and blue this year.
Free Printable Fourth of July Coloring Pages
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Easy Fourth of July Coloring Pages
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Easy Fourth of July Coloring Pages for Kids
From fireworks to friendly foods, get in the festive spirit with these easy Fourth of July coloring pages, perfect for kids. This activity will keep them busy between swimming and watching the fireworks.
4th of July Coloring Pages for Teens and Adults
Don't forget to download these more detailed and intricate Fourth of July coloring pages that are suitable for teens and adults. Give yourself a moment of peace and calm by coloring during the festivities. You’ll be surprised how much fun it can be.
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 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
Fourth of July coloring pages can be so much more than an idle activity at a backyard BBQ. You can turn them into all sorts of crafts, or even have your kids get in on the party decorations. Check out these suggestions for making the most of your 4th of July coloring pages.
Make Party Favors
If you’re having a Fourth of July party, get the kids in on the action. They can make party favors for your guests using these Fourth of July coloring pages. 4th of July coloring pages offer an easy way to decorate a gift bag, for example.
Just color the page and then glue it onto a paper bag. You may have to cut it to size. Or you can cut out specific pieces of the coloring page to use as decoration.
You could do the same thing to make a gift tag to go with each party favor. Since this is easy enough for kids to do, they get to feel like they contributed to the festivities.
Create a Patriotic Kite
A paper kite is super easy to make. You can do it with paper, string, a pencil, a ruler, a stapler, and some scissors. Print out a July 4th coloring page on 8.5 x 11-inch paper. Color your image first, then use your tools to construct your kite.
Recreate History
You can also use 4th of July coloring pages to learn about history. Teach your kids about a specific historical event like the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Then, get them an old shoe box and see if they can recreate the scene using Fourth of July coloring pages. They can mix and match coloring sheets to get all the elements they want for the scene.
Put Together a Fourth of July Wreath
Another way to decorate for the holiday is with a homemade wreath. Get or cut out a big circle first. Cut out a hole in the center as well (you should end up with a giant donut shape). This is the base for your wreath.
Now, it’s as simple as coloring in Fourth of July coloring pages, cutting out your favorite parts, and gluing them around the wreath. Things like fireworks make for a good substitute for the leaf and flower shapes that you would normally find on a wreath. Make sure you hang the wreath on your door in time for the holiday.
Eagle Coloring Pages
If you want more Fourth of July coloring pages, check out eagle coloring pages. What’s more patriotic than an eagle? This collection will help you celebrate our nation’s most famous bird.
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