How was your Fourth of July? If you ate one too many ice cream cones and you’re suffering from a sunburn, you’re not alone. The Fourth of July is a fun time, but it can also be an emotional one. You’re surrounded by friends and family, there are 3,000 parties to go to, and you’re decked out in your red, white, and blue to celebrate the glorious U.S. of A.
Of course, celebrities also got in on the festivities. Just like us, they shared photos of their Fourth of July bashes on Instagram. There were lots of chic outfits, pool parties, and delicious goodies galore. We may not have been invited (sniff), but at least we can pretend we were when we look at their pics.
See how celebrities celebrated the Fourth of July:
1. Elle Fanning

It’s no surprise that Elle Fanning had one of the chicest Fourth of July outfits. We’re definitely going to copy this look next year.
2. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift and her squad do every holiday right. For the Fourth of July, pretty much every single celeb was at Taylor’s decked out in red, white, and blue.
3. Lucy Hale

Lucy Hale got into the spirit of things by marching in a parade with her friends and family.
4. Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian spent the Fourth of July the way everyone should spend it: in the pool.
5. Reese Witherspoon

As always, Reese Witherspoon gave us some very cute outfit inspiration for the Fourth of July.
6. Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor and her friends’ patriotic onesie game was strong.
7. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez said on Instagram that she was all about the hostess vibes this weekend. However, she still had time to enjoy a tranquil moment in the pool.
8. Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff and her friends worked the stars and stripes into their looks by reworking flags as sarongs.
9. Mindy Kaling

What would the Fourth of July be without fireworks? Mindy Kaling got a great view of some fireworks framed by the McDonald’s drive-thru sign.
10. Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain wins for the best patriotic-themed dessert. Hands down.