21 Best Memorial Day Decorations to Show Your Patriotic Pride
Kick off the holiday weekend with some red, white, and blue.
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Memorial Day is almost here and that means the start of summer is upon us. Whether you're hosting a Memorial Day cookout or just want to honor the meaningful day, you could use some some patriotic decorations to get in the spirit. After all, the real meaning behind Memorial Day is to honor those brave Americans who sacrificed their lives fighting for their country. You better bet there should be a whole lotta red, white, and blue!
While you can certainly fly your flag, you might not want to stop there. That's where this list of Memorial Day decorations comes in. From party packs that will make sure your entire yard is festive for your guests to more subtle displays like a patriotic wreath or pretty pillow covers, you'll find just the right option. Plus, you can find items for as low as $7! Best of all, more than half of these double as 4th of July decorations so you get more bang for your buck. Put them up now and leave them out all summer.
And beyond decorations just for the sake of being cute and on theme, you'll find some practical picks as well. Think: citronella candles to keep the bugs away and a big patio umbrella to protect your skin from the sun. So go on, find those patriotic picks and celebrate the long weekend in style!
Plan your whole holiday weekend:
Show your patriotism right from your front door! This bestseller is handmade of burlap and is so easy to hang. This one is 16 inches, but there's a larger 24-inch option, too.
Honor the true meaning of the holiday with this affordable garden flag. It's an easy way to show your reverence to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
While poppies are an enduring symbol of Memorial Day, this pretty print could easily be displayed all year round. Then when the holiday rolls around, it will carry extra meaning.
You get a whopping 36 pieces in this pack of both little American flags and pinwheels. Line your walkway, use them as cute table centerpieces―the options are endless!
Why get a sign for just one holiday when you can get a reversible one and celebrate two? All you have to do is flip it over and you're ready for the next party!
Stars & Stripes Melamine Dessert Plates
Melamine plates are great for outdoor parties. They're durable, and even better yet, they're reusable so you can break them out for every holiday party.
Bunting is such a classic decoration for the front of your home. You can't go wrong with the red, white, and blue colors. If you love to show your patriotic pride, you can display them all year.
If you've got throw pillows, all you have to do is slip these covers on and voila! You're ready for the holiday. Plus, at just $10 a piece, you really can't go wrong.
You don't need a ton of crafting skills to make this pretty wall art. Simply purchase, download it instantly, and pop it in a frame. Talk about fast and affordable!
Look no further than red, white, and blue metal stars for your outdoor décor. Hang them on your house, your door, a fence, or even inside on your walls.
Nothing says "Happy Memorial Day" better than big banners to frame your door. They're made of durable oxford fabric, so they can withstand the outside elements.
You might way to invite a lot of guests to your backyard BBQ, but you know who might show up? Those uninvited pesky mosquitos. Grab some decorative citronella candles and stylishly shoo them away.
If you're throwing a party and want to buy a bunch of fun decorations all at once, this pack is for you! It has 26 pieces in total ranging from a banner to pompoms and hanging swirls.
Nothing feels more like a party than balloons! You can order whatever color combination you want (though the classic red, white, and blue feels so right) and it will ship it you the next day.
Greet your guests before you even open the door with this festive combo. It comes with both the striped rug and the welcome mat for a coordinated welcome.
The Pioneer Woman Charming Checkered Tablecloth
There's nothing quite some good ol' gingham! This table cloth is machine washable for easy care and comes in several different sizes.
Whether you're serving guests or leaving food on the table, this serving tray is perfectly on theme. It can also be used on a side table as catch-all tray, too.
Set the table in style with these pretty cloth napkins. They're each 20-inch squares so they'll cover laps from spills and look so patriotic while doing so.
Cabana Americana Outdoor Melamine Tiered Stand
More melamine to the rescue! Great for snacks, appetizers, and sweet treats, the two tiers of this stand will look just as cute empty when everyone is done chowing down.
Banners are just so celebratory, aren't they? Well, this set comes with three, already strung and ready to hang. Plus, you can reuse the little flags on the 4th.
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
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