Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for Bergen County residents. Many area families will avoid the high cost of travel this summer and throw “backyard getaways” or budget-friendly summer parties right at home instead.
Party City’s Celebration Experts have provided a checklist outlining all the party essentials for summer outdoor entertaining. Whether you’re hosting the ultimate backyard bash, a large block party, or casually sipping cocktails on the patio with family and friends, Party City’s summer checklist identifies the party essentials necessary for any occasion this season.
Summer Staples Checklist
Bright Delights – Stock up on vibrant colored serve ware and tableware in pink, green, and blue hues to perfectly complement any summer party scene. Brightly colored drink dispensers are a must-have for summer entertaining and perfectly complement classic summer drinks like chilled lemonade or frozen margaritas. Trade in the traditional beer cooler for colorful plastic party tubs and ice buckets to add a touch of color to any summer gathering. Ice cream is a staple at any summer party, so serve everyone’s favorite frozen treats in bright serve ware. To create beautiful place settings all summer long, pair bright colors and eye-popping patterns with neutral accents, like woven bamboo chargers.
Ultimate BBQ Party Kit – Warm summer nights are the perfect occasion to fire up the grill. Grill masters will find Party City’s American Summer BBQ Party Kit ideal for showcasing their outdoor culinary skills. The BBQ Party Kit provides everything needed in one convenient package, including serving ware, table covers, patriotic invitations, American flag banners, centerpieces, balloons, and streamers. Summer entertaining is all about simple party planning. Plan a simple menu with a few cookout classics like hamburgers, hotdogs, corn on the cob, and potato salad for any BBQ party.
Red, White, and Blue Fete – Celebrate American pride this summer during the long Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends with festive patriotic parties. Stars-and-stripe and patriotic-themed decorations and party supplies come in handy throughout the summer months. Red, white and blue hanging fans and metallic garland strategically hung from the ceiling bring the magic of Memorial Day inside by recreating a fireworks scene. Add a fun twist to any patriotic fete by quenching guests’ thirsts with one or two novelty drinks, such as “American Dream” cocktails, a cranberry blend drink garnished with tropical blue pop rocks around the rim of the glass and topped with a patriotic parasol.
Lasting Memories – Summer is a perfect occasion to spend quality time with family and friends and create lasting memories. Staging a photo booth area during every party is a fun way to make everyone a star and create picture-perfect moments. Providing an abundance of star-spangled props, such as flags, hats, pinwheels, bubbles, and party leis will leave everyone smiling. These photos make great party favors for guests, or you can send their photos out later in thank-you notes.
Pool Party Picks – Lazy summer days spent by the pool are the perfect way to celebrate summer, and a day in the sun wouldn’t be complete without pool-friendly activities and water toys, such as paddle balls, inflatable beach balls, and relay sticks. Make any pool party feel like a tropical paradise with cheerful floral motifs and classic luau accents, such as tiki torches, grass skirts, and colorful hibiscus garlands.
With thousands of party supplies and a vast assortment of festive summer party essentials—from tableware to decorations and serve ware—Party City can help price-savvy shoppers celebrate Memorial Day in style while meeting your summer outdoor entertaining needs.
Party City is a one-stop-shop with 800 store locations and an incredible online selection at PartyCity.com. The “Party Ideas” Center on PartyCity.com makes it easy to throw a Memorial Day party with detailed photo galleries showing party ideas.
For clever tips and more information on great party ideas, visit www.PartyCity.com or a local Party City store. In Bergen County, New Jersey, you’ll find Party City stores in Edgewater and Paramus.
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