Fourth of July Word Search for Kids
Simple words in an easy-to-read school print font, with a name line for the classroom. Words run only across and down.
Celebrate Independence Day with a printable 4th of July word search that mixes fireworks, parades, and apple pie with the history behind the holiday: the Declaration, the Liberty Bell, and the founders who signed in Philadelphia. It's a good pick for a picnic table, a summer camp, or the wait before the fireworks start.
Fourth of July Word Search for Kids
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across and down.
- BLUE
- BOOM
- EAGLE
- FLAG
- FREE
- GRILL
- JULY
- PARADE
- PIE
- RED
- STARS
- WHITE
Fourth of July Picture-Shape Word Search
Find and circle every word in the list. Words go across and down.
- BAND
- BOOM
- DRUM
- EAGLE
- FREE
- GRILL
- JULY
- PARADE
- PARTY
- PIE
- SKY
- WHITE
Fourth of July Word Search for Kids — Answer Key
Fourth of July Picture-Shape Word Search — Answer Key
About this 4th of july word search
- The Continental Congress voted for independence on July 2, 1776, and adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4. John Adams predicted July 2 would be the day Americans celebrated.
- Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the Declaration was adopted.
- Congress made Independence Day a federal holiday in 1870.
Want a different version? Make your own word search with these words, a shaped grid, or bent words.
Words in these puzzles
flagstarsredbluewhiteboomparadeeagleJulygrillpiefreedrumbandpartysky
Frequently asked questions
›Is this 4th of july word search free to print?
Yes. Print it straight from your browser or download the PDF, which includes 2 puzzles and their answer keys. No sign-up needed.
›Where is the answer key?
The answer keys print on their own pages after the puzzles, and they are in the PDF too. Every word is highlighted, so checking is quick.
›Can I make my own 4th of july word search?
Yes. Press "Customize this puzzle" to open it in the word search maker. There you can add or remove words, change the grid size, pick a shape or add a hidden message.