7 Red, White and Blue-Themed Event Ideas for Memorial Day Weekend

National furniture rental company designer8* has several red, white and blue options for events, including the blue Sebastian sofa and red leather square ottomans. (The pictured look also features the company’s Soleil coffee table.) Tip: Top off your lounge area with a floral arrangement boasting red and white blooms.

Looking for a creative photo backdrop that's not time-consuming? Thoughtfully hang an American flag and get the Polaroid cameras ready!

Temporary tattoos aren't just for kids' birthday parties—they're an easy, nostalgic addition to any adults-only event. At the Foundation for the National Archives' 35th annual reading of the Declaration of Independence, for example, event organizers provided American flag temporary tattoos as souvenirs. See more: National Archives Hosts Declaration of Independence Reading for 8,000

Desserts are another simple way to incorporate red, white and blue hues into events for Memorial Day. From colorful fruit trays to white-chocolate truffles (pictured in the middle, formerly from Katherine Anne Confections in Chicago), guests will eat up the color-themed fare—literally.

Outfit your indoor or outdoor gathering space with red, white and blue-colored decor for a simple yet impactful design element. Patriotic pillows, for example, are an easy way to add American flair to any seating area. See more: 16 Patriotic Ideas for Election Season Parties

Turn a glass of Champagne or colorful cocktail into a patriotic concoction with the addition of festive drink stirrers, like these red star-shaped stirrers formerly from Sketch & Etch Creative. See more: 18 Decor and Catering Ideas for a Festive Fourth of July

Whether handing them out to guests or placing them in plants or floral arrangements, mini American flags quickly spruce up red, white and blue-themed events. See more: 16 Ideas for Election Night Parties