Beach parties bring everyone together in a picturesque location.
Whether you're looking to host a big birthday bash with dozens of guests or simply want to gather a few old friends together for a catch-up, the beach is a great place to party. There's plenty of space available, it's often picturesque, and if you get bored, there's always the sea to splash around in, along with activities such as surfing and body-boarding.
Sand Castle Building
Sand castle building is typically an activity for the kids, but if you've got plenty of artistic types together, why not encourage them to get creative with a sand art contest? You can allocate contestants a patch of sand and a time limit in which to create their masterpiece; when the time has elapsed, you can judge the best entry and award a prize to the winner.
Games and Sports
The beach is a big open space and lends itself very well to playing games. If you remember to bring the necessary items, you can play games of Frisbee, tug-of-war, beach baseball or boules, all of which just need a few bits of equipment and are easy to teach and play, suitable for both kids and adults. If your beach party is mainly for the kids, you might want to bring water guns, which guests can re-fill in the shallow water and then have a great time squirting each other.
Elegant Beach Party
There's no reason why your beach party shouldn't be elegant. While others might be content with deck chairs and rugs, you can bring out a fold-up table, complete with name place cards, glassware and a table umbrella. Complete the look by buying braziers or torch holders, with which you can surround your little party as the sun sets, creating a tasteful tribal flavor.
Beach Barbecue
Talk with the relevant beach authorities first to check if it's legal to host barbecues on the sands. It's best to buy disposable barbecues from a store, which are easier to transport to the beach. Then you can grill burgers, chicken and sausages, as well as meat-free alternatives for vegetarians such as grilled peppers. Both fruit and vegetables can be served alongside meat on skewers.
Seashore Themed Snacks
Kids at a beach party will no doubt enjoy foods based around the beach environment. You might serve coconuts or cooked crab, or, as the Kids Birthday Party Guide website describes, food items representing things found on the beach. For example, peanuts could become pebbles on the beach, while you might serve chow mein noodles as seaweed.
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