With Canada Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect reason to celebrate just how fortunate we are to live in this great country! Whether you decide to party it up big with friends and family or to keep the celebrations small, we have a fun round up of red and white Canada Day celebration ideas to show off your Canadian spirit!
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Red and White Themed Food and Drink Ideas
Delicious Strawberry Cobbler
This mason jar dessert by Life is a Party is seriously making my mouth water. They look perfectly adorable served in these small mason jars. I must go strawberry picking pronto!
Beautifully Layered Strawberry Trifle (Gluten Free)
It’s hard to believe but this gorgeous dessert is easy to make, gluten-free, low in carbs and sugar free! In other words, a GUILT-FREE dessert. Your guests will be asking for seconds, maybe third helpings with this dessert!
Refreshing Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles
Popsicle treats are a sure sign that summer is here. These raspberry yogurt popsicles are cold and refreshing, a perfect way to cool down your guests on a hot summer’s day!
Thirst Quenching and Kid-Friendly Red and White Layered Drink
Don’t forget to add some red and white to your beverages this Canada Day. Make this quick and easy red and white layered drink that all party goers can enjoy (yup, even the kiddos!).
Adorable Ice Cream and Cupcake Canada Day Wrappers
Take your party up a notch and add these fun and free maple leaf printables to your ice cream and cupcake treats. Adults and kids alike will appreciate the cuteness that comes with dressing up these simple desserts.
DIY Decor Canada Day Celebration Ideas
And now that the food and drinks are covered, turn your attention to the party decor and really show off your love for Canada!
A Welcoming Modern Canada Day Wreath
Show off your Canada Day spirit to any and all that come to your door. We absolutely love the simplicity of this Canada Day themed hoop wreath that would look beautiful displayed all summer long!
A Personalized Red and White Paper Rose Filled Monogram Letter
Such a sweet way to add a pop of red and white to your party decor! Choose a letter that represents you and keep it as part of your decor to enjoy year round.
Canada Day Flag Bunting/Banner
This banner by Simple As That would be such a nice touch either indoors or out (on a non-rainy day). We love the reuse of of book pages and even magazine pages would also look great!
A Red Garden Chair
Although this chair by Redo It Yourself Inspirations would make a great compliment to any backyard Canada Day celebration, it’s really beautiful for all year round and would add such a nice pop of colour in the yard in the winter.
Red and White Painted Stacking Rocks
Show off your Canadian spirit with a set of your own stackable red and white painted rocks. Leave them in your garden to enjoy all Summer long.
Mason Jar Centerpieces
Mason jar crafts seem to be everywhere and this is such an elegant one from Love Create Celebrate. You could add any seasonal flowers. We also love that with the addition of a green one the jars could be used for Christmas as well.
And if you’re still looking for more red and white themed DIY and recipe ideas, check out our Canada Day banner and maple leaf art post which includes links to other amazing Canada Day DIY ideas from Canada’s talented DIY bloggers.
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We hope these red and white Canada Day celebration ideas inspire you to get into the spirit of the day! If you are fortunate to be invited to a Canada Day party, consider a simple hostess gift: a Mason jar filled with fresh flowers or herbs from your garden. We’ve used the delicate and fragrant thyme from our garden in this gift, along with a tag that reads “Thank you for a wonderful thyme”. You can download the tag here.
Happy Canada Day everyone!
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Donna Gratton
Wednesday 27th of June 2018
Hello Ladies! I’m an ‘East Coaster’ living in Toronto for the time being! I LOVE EVERYTHING that you do! Will definitely try some of your fabulous ideas...including the ‘beachy’ things for our PEI cottage! Thank you so much! Keep up the wonderful work!