Fourth of July is nearly upon us, which most importantly means: Long Weekend. Long weekends also entail cool plans that you want to show off on the 'gram. But, even if you’ve got an on-theme ensemble, a very patient photographer, and le perfect fireworks viewing spot, your Fourth of July Instagram post is n-o-t-h-i-n-g without a clever caption.
Yeah, you could just caption your pic, “Baby, you’re a firework” for the third year in a row, but c’mon—you can do better than that and you know it. Lucky for you, we’ve got a whole bunch of Fourth of July captions that’ll help you out when you’re one too many brewskis deep and reeeeeally wanna post a cute pic of yourself in your star-spangled bikini. We get it!!
I think we can all acknowledge, though, that despite the day off of work and the no-longer-under-British-rule thing we've got going on, America is a work in progress. And her birthday is definitely a problematic fave—I mean, the Declaration of Independence quite literally only freed wealthy white men. And, of course, America still has some pretty significant issues at the moment (how do we get her into therapy???). So if you're feeling kinda weird about celebrating a day that has so much ick behind the scenes, especially for a less-than-perfect nation, we get that too. And have some words for those very valid feels. Yes, there's a caption for that!
So whether you plan on celebrating America’s independence with a beach day, a barbecue, a boozy boat cruise, or just slightly begrudgingly, we’ve got you covered with Fourth of July Instagram captions for just about every situation (you’re welcome). Take cute pics, make good decisions, and pls don’t forget your sunscreen. 🙃
For showing off your red, white, and blue ’fit...
- Red, white, and better dressed than you.
- When Katy Perry said, “Baby, you’re a firework,” I FELT that.
- Just call me Lady Liberty.
- I’ve come a long way from my Old Navy flag T-shirt days. ✌️
- U.S. of Slay.
- The only day you’ll see me sporting both stripes *and* stars.
- Red, white, and blue? For the Fourth of July? Groundbreaking.
- I’m shining like fireworks.
- The only thing hotter than these sparklers today…
- Don’t mind me. Just tryna pull attention from these fireworks.
- Once you give me an outfit theme, it’s on.
- ATP, the Statue of Liberty should be a replica of yours truly.
- Call me Mr. President.
For all your Fourth of July BBQ pics...
- Red, white, and brews. 🍻
- I like my beer cold, my burger rare, and my tea in the harbor.
- Chill out w/ your grill out.
- Hey, @joeychestnut—I’m coming for your crown today. 🌭
- Four score and seven beers ago.
- Do you even grill, bro?
- Just like my country, I’m young, scrappy, and hungry (with an emphasis on the hungry).
- It’s not the Fourth of July until I’m holding a hot dog.
- Not throwin’ away my (jello) shot.
- If no one made a red, white, and blue strawberry shortcake, then I’m leaving.
- Benjamin Drankin’.
- Almost over the fact that my red, white, and blue jello shots turned out purple.
- Professional Hot Dog Critic.
- I brought the cups!
- Don’t even act like this isn’t the best part of today.
- Catch me where the burger station is.
- A hot dog-eating contest with me isn’t even a competition.
- The Dog Days of Summer have begun
- Dad sandals increase your grilling powers. It’s science.
- I’m relying on a different type of cold brew today.
- Don’t judge me ‘till I’ve had a hot dog.
For boatin’ and floatin’...
- Feelin’ Yankee Doodle dandy.
- It’s a party in the U.S.A.
- Shout-out to Will Smith for saving us from the aliens on this day.
- Grateful for having friends w/ boats.
- Drinkin’ like Lincoln.
- HBD, ’merica. You don’t look a day over 247.
- Star-spangled hammered.
- Red lips, White Claws, and blue skies.
- O say, can you sea.
- Sweet land of li-beer-ty.
- High tides and good vibes for the Fourth of July.
- Let’s party from sea to shining sea.
- Sun’s out, booze out. Or whatever it is that the kids say.
- If I’m not on a boat on July 4th, something has gone terribly wrong.
- Lemme get uhhh beer and a bikini, please?
- The captain has arrived.
- Cheers to boat days and holidays.
- Red, white, and blue seas.
- Hey Siri, play The Star Spangled Banner (Whitney Houston’s version).
For all those fireworks snaps...
- Friendly reminder: No one wants to watch that 10-minute video of fireworks in your Insta Story.
- Light up the sky like it’s the Fourth of July.
- Sparkler in one hand, hard seltzer in the other (which, in retrospect, probs wasn’t a good idea).
- Not pictured: My dog cowering under my bed. 💔
- Snap, crackle, and pop.
- HBD America, lookin’ good for 247!
- Tonight was lit.
- Taking off like fireworks.
- Okay, boomer.
- Show up for the glowup.
- Red, white, and boom. 🎆
- C’mon, let your colors burst.
- Baby, get your shine on.
- Way more impressive IRL.
- I like to let the professionals handle this part.
- Today’s main character.
- Shine bright, shine far y’all.
- Star DOOP!
- Go, America—it’s your birthday.
- And then they went “boom”.
- Baby, you better fireWERK!
- Best believe they’re still bejeweled.
- NGL, I lowkey teared up watching these.
For some valid side-eye...
- IDK much about country pride, but I do love a hot dog.
- So basically a bunch of guys signed something 200+ years ago—pretty much for themselves—and I'm honoring that with Jello shots. Cool, cool.
- I literally only feel patriotic when "Party in the USA" is on. Sry not sry.
- I salute booze and BBQ. Yeah, that's it.
- Don't love all of our national strife, but I do love sparklers.
- All of this celebration for ~America~ is wild, but like, go off I guess.
- Okay yeah, I berate this country 364 days a year, but I'll take a quick break for its bday.
- Pictured here: The resident anti-American that every July 4th function needs for balance.
- TBH, I'm still with Kaep.
- I feel weird about today, but I'll still wear the colors, I guess.
For cute pics w/ your person...
- Oh my god, you look like the Fourth of July! Makes me want a hot dog real bad.
- My darling sweet like apple pie.
- Red, white, and you. ❤️💙
- You make me melt like a popsicle on the Fourth of July.
- Our love was made in the U.S.A.
- This land was made for you and me.
- I’m likin’ this American boy.
- You light me up inside like the Fourth of July.
- Red, white, and boo.
- Current mood: Sparkling.
- Independence Bae.
- Kinda don’t wanna be independent of you!
- My U.S.Bae.
- We go together like stars and stripes.
- Aw…we’re matching!
- My fellow American.
- Any holiday with you is a good one.
- America’s Favorites.
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
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