Beach-themed parties
can be a lot of fun. You can celebrate a birthday, the start of summer or a get together with friends with a beach-themed party. Use spot decorations, music and appropriate food to give the party a beach feel. Does this Spark an idea?
Decorations
Hang palm tree, starfish, seashell and fish cutouts on the walls and ceiling in the room in which the party will take place. You can buy the cutouts already made or make them yourself out of construction paper and glitter. Use special decorations such as a single type of fish to point the way to the bathroom. Decorate one exterior wall of the house, and, depending on the age of children running around, put out tiki torches if the party will be at night. Place shells, mini palm trees, hibiscus flowers, mini surfboards and mini umbrellas on the buffet table.
Music
Play island music such as Hawaiian, reggae and calypso, and maybe a few songs by Jimmy Buffett. Set aside space for guests to dance to these often lively tunes.
Food
Beach-themed parties have finger foods such as pineapple, cantaloupe, carrot sticks, celery, broccoli, mini sausages or hot dogs and chips. You might want to grill hot dogs, hamburgers and tofu dogs either during the party or in advance of it. For dessert, serve sugar cookies in the shape of flowers, fish, shells and surfboards, or mini brownies.
Drink
Pull out the blender to make pina coladas and daiquiris, with or without alcohol. You don't need a blender for Mai Tais and margaritas, which also can be served with or without alcohol.
Games
Plan games to play if children will be at the party. Ideas include a water-balloon toss, the Limbo and volleyball. Have beach balls available for impromptu games. If you have a level area, set up a horseshoe-throwing pit. If you have a sloped lot, set up water slides.
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