The Fourth of July is basically the Super Bowl of summer holidays. There’s grilled meat, questionable potato salads, kids running around like caffeinated fireflies, and a whole lot of red, white, and woohoo!

But if you know me, you know that nothing pairs better with a burger than a good ol’ dad joke. (And I mean the kind that makes you groan and giggle at the same time.)

So whether you’re manning the grill or chasing kids hopped up on bomb pops and Capri Suns, here’s a list of family-friendly, laugh-out-loud, “I’m-not-mad-I-laughed-at-that” Fourth of July jokes to keep the party rolling.

Why did the duck say “bang”?
Because he was a firequacker.

What kind of tea did the American colonists want?
Liber-tea.

Why did the hot dog turn down the chance to be in the parade?
It didn’t want to be the wurst.

How do you know your BBQ is going well?
When your grill marks look like stars and stripes.

What’s red, white, blue, and green?
A seasick Uncle Sam.

Why did the fireworks break up?
Because they had too much spark but no connection.

What do you call an American cat on the Fourth of July?
A purr-triotic feline.

Why didn’t the colonists ever get lost?
Because they always had good Indepen-direction.

What did one flag say to the other flag?
Nothing—it just waved.

Why did George Washington chop down the cherry tree?
Because he needed firewood for the BBQ. Obviously.

What’s the best kind of music on the 4th of July?
Rock-et roll.

Why was the math book sad on the Fourth?
Because it had too many problems—and no one brought pie.

These jokes may not win you a stand-up gig, but they’ll definitely keep spirits high while you’re waiting for someone to finally bring out the watermelon. And if your relatives groan after the third pun in a row? That’s just the sound of success, baby.

Whether you’re team firework, team barefoot-and-grilled-corn, or team “I’m just here for the popsicles,” I hope your holiday is full of joy, laughter, and maybe a tiny bit of ketchup on your shirt.

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