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12 Funny 4th of July T-shirts

Posted By Kate Degen

The 4th of July is the perfect time for a mid-summer get together with friends and family. So why not go big and customize t-shirts for your group celebration? Red, white, and blue tees with fun designs are sure to be a hit whether you’re throwing an intimate backyard BBQ or heading to the busy beach to take in some sun. No matter how you’re celebrating, we always love a good laugh, which is why we’ve rounded up our favorite funny 4th of July t-shirts below.

12 Funny 4th of July T-shirts

  1. Red, white, and bougie

  2. If your Independence Day celebration is going all out and being a little extra, you’ll love this “red, white, and bougie” design. It’ll let everyone know that you don’t just throw any party–you throw THE party. We also can’t get enough of this design on a red tee with a white contrast neck and arms. It’s a vintage look with a modern flair.
     
     
     

  3. ‘Merica

  4. How many times have you jokingly said “‘Merica” instead of America? Come on, you know you have. We love this simple tee and the contrast between the serious eagle and fun loving name for the USA. It’s perfect for your BBQ or to wear all summer long!
     
     
     

  5. Keepin’ it classy

  6. A fun take on the “established in” design, we love this “keepin’ it classy” look. The traditional fonts and navy shirt make it chic, but the sentiment is all laughs. We’d sure wear this one to our hometown parade, even if we don’t exude 100% class while celebrating.
     
     
     

  7. Here for the hotdogs

  8. There’s a lot of reasons to attend a 4th of July party–but at least this shirt is honest. You’ll love this “here for the hotdogs” t-shirt if your favorite part of celebrating America is the grill food (who could blame you?). The retro text and bright colors are sure to be hits with your whole group.
     
     
     

  9. & freedom

  10. You’ve probably seen one of these popular “&” shirts before, and we think this patriotic take is just what you need for your celebration. There’s nothing like a little freedom on your burger! This design is so easy to make your own–swap out the words for other 4th of July favorites like “fireworks” or “watermelon.”
     
     
     

  11. Grilling time

  12. No one in your group is a grill pro? At least laugh about it! We love this design pokes fun at how hard it can be to get your grill food just right. It goes from rare to overdone so quickly, doesn’t it? This tee looks serious but we’re sure everyone will get a chuckle when they realize the message it’s sending.
     
     
     

  13. Pawtriots for life

  14. Don’t leave your furry friends out of the holiday! Show off your love for your pup, because what’s more American than a very good boy? This “pawtriots” design is sure to please every animal lover at your celebration. You can even make it your own and add any of our animal clipart–or a photo of your own pet!
     
     
     

  15. George made me do it

  16. Looking to throw some blame for your behavior on the 4th of July? We’ve got a guy in mind. Wear this “George made me do it” tee to your summer bash and everyone will be chuckling. The classic red, white, and blue design is a favorite and we think even George Washington himself would approve.
     
     
     

  17. Special little firecracker

  18. Make sure even the little ones at your Independence Day party have something to wear! This “special little firecracker” design is cute, funny, and we’re sure their parents will have them in this onesie all summer long.
     
     
     

  19. American AF

  20. Some people are all American, and some are American AF. No matter which camp you fall in, we can all appreciate this funny “American AF” tee. The American flag lettering gives it a little something extra, which is great since the message is so simple. We think these would be perfect for wearing on the beach all summer.
     
     
     

  21. 4th of July drinking team

  22. If you’re down to party this 4th of July, wear it proudly with this “4th of July drinking team” t-shirt. Personalize these for your whole BBQ group, or for your bar crawl team. If you’re holding a beer pong tournamnet or hosting beer olympics this 4th, you could personalize these in different colors for each team.
     
     
     

  23. Give me liberty or give me beer

  24. Put a twist on “give me liberty or give me death” and substitute your favorite 4th of July beverage. We love the creative use of this all American quote and we’re sure your crew will, too. Not a beer drinker? Swap out the word for wine, sweet tea, hot dogs–there’s so many possibilities!
     
     
     
     
    We’re sure excited for the 4th of July after this funny t-shirts roundup. What’s your favorite design? Check out all of our 4th of July templates for more inspiration. Planning a get together this 4th of July? Get on theme and check out all of our 4th of July Party Names. Do you plan to wear anything special to your July 4th celebration this year? Tell us all about it in the comments below.


Kate wants her work to impact the little but important moments in people’s lives—like birthdays, anniversaries, and family celebrations. She loves coming up with witty copy that might inspire someone to create an awesome t-shirt!

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