USA Houseparty Ideas

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Hi. Lynn Louise Says to get some music ideas HERE and to have an emcee or designated speaker announce the arrival of Mother/Father and sit them,him,her in a place to see the show . . . BTW, if you don’t have easy access to a real lake, river or ocean beach, you can easily transform an indoor or landlocked space into a beach-inspired celebration using themed party decor. Bring in some play sand, giant inflatables, beach balls, and create a themed menu that transports people to the seashore even if you’re in the middle of the city.

You could also go for a retro surfer vibe and use surfboards as part of your decor and party favors.

We love using balloons as party decor, and balloon arches are a great way to create a fun accent for your event. String together your balloons into an arch using this tutorial, or have your local party supply store create one for you. Place the arch somewhere special — like above your cake table, or as the background for your party photos. If you’re at a windy beachside location, make sure it’s securely anchored and supported. An arch could also play a colorful role inside a gazebo or covered outdoor area.

If your party guests don’t mind making a literal splash, set up a water balloon battle. You can fill up small balloons ahead of time and keep them secure in a portable tub with handles. When it’s time for action, split your guests into teams or have them battle it out one-on-one to see who earns top water balloon bragging rights.

Do your friends think they’re hula hoop champions? Put all that bragging to the test with a fun hula hoop competition. Bring along a selection of brightly colored hula hoops and challenge your party guests to see who can hoop for the longest.

These watermelon slice Jell-O shots are one of our favorite beach party ideas. They’re easy to make, delicious to eat, and a great way to do something unusual with this summer party staple.

After the water balloon battle and hula hoop champions are declared, it's time for MAIL CALL: Place chairs in a circle, using one less than needed. Have everyone take a seat; the one person without a seat must stand in the center of the circle. They'll say, "Mail Call for everyone…" and pick a descriptor, such as "wearing red" or "has a cat." (There's a lot of room for creativity here.) Everyone that descriptor applies to must get up and find a new seat, without retaking their initial seat or moving to the seats next to them. The person in the middle will also be racing for a chair; whoever is left standing at the end stands in the circle next, and the game continues.