planning a beach party for any time of year

Beach Parties Help Beat Winter Blahs

Whether you live in the frigid Midwest or the rainy Northwest, a taste of Hawaii can help the dreary winter months pass by more quickly. Well-timed beach parties can be just the pick-me-ups your friends need to make it to spring.

Look at party supply web sites and stores for lots of Hawaiian party ideas and party planning tips. Think fun and sun as you plan your mid-winter luau.

Start by creating a Hawaiian beach. If your party space and budget allow, go ahead and put sand on the floor. Fill a plastic wading pool with water and plastic fish. Make, rent or buy fake palm trees. Funky, lighted palm trees are available in different sizes from party supply and novelty companies. To create a real tropical Hawaiian beach at your party, rent plants from a floral shop or garden center.

For Hawaiian party decorations, borrow surfboards to lean against the walls. No Hawaiian beach party is complete without pineapple. A lavish fruit plate featuring pineapple can make a beautiful and delicious centerpiece. For other party food ideas, serve roasted pork, vegetable kabobs and colorful drinks with umbrellas.

Dress Code - Beachware Only

Encourage party guests to come dressed for the occasion. Hawaiian shirts and board shorts should be the uniform of the day. When guests arrive, have them leave their shoes, socks and heavy winter coats at the door. Give guests neon-colored flip-flops for party favors. (Have a variety of sizes available.) You can find inexpensive flip-flops for your beach party at discount stores. Since flip-flops are out of season in your area (it’s winter, remember) you may need to order the beachwear online.

Crank up the karaoke machine with some Beach Boys tunes and have a ukulele available for beach party guests to play. Enjoy fun party games with inflatable beach balls and forget for just a little while that the groundhog saw his shadow and there are still six weeks of winter ahead.

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home - party ideas :: beach parties Beach Parties Help Beat Winter Blahs Whether you live in the frigid Midwest or the rainy Northwest, a taste of Hawaii can help the dreary winter months pass by more quickly. Well-timed beach parties can be just the pick-me-ups your friends need to make it to spring. Look at party supply web sites and stores for lots of Hawaiian party ideas and party planning tips. Think fun and sun as you plan your mid-winter luau. Start by creating a Hawaiian beach. If your party space and budget allow, go ahead and put sand on the floor. Fill a plastic wading pool with water and plastic fish. Make, rent or buy fake palm trees. Funky, lighted palm trees are available in different sizes from party supply and novelty companies. To create a real tropical Hawaiian beach at your party, rent plants from a floral shop or garden center. For Hawaiian party decorations, borrow surfboards to lean against the walls. No Hawaiian beach party is complete without pineapple. A lavish fruit plate featuring pineapple can make a beautiful and delicious centerpiece. For other party food ideas, serve roasted pork, vegetable kabobs and colorful drinks with umbrellas. Dress Code - Beachware Only Encourage party guests to come dressed for the occasion. Hawaiian shirts and board shorts should be the uniform of the day. When guests arrive, have them leave their shoes, socks and heavy winter coats at the door. Give guests neon-colored flip-flops for party favors. (Have a variety of sizes available.) You can find inexpensive flip-flops for your beach party at discount stores. Since flip-flops are out of season in your area (it’s winter, remember) you may need to order the beachwear online. Crank up the karaoke machine with some Beach Boys tunes and have a ukulele available for beach party guests to play. Enjoy fun party games with inflatable beach balls and forget for just a little while that the groundhog saw his shadow and there are still six weeks of winter ahead. Related Articles Dressing Up a College Party Luau Invitations Beat Winter Blahs Some New Ideas for College Parties For more information about party ideas, or to choose from a variety of related products and services, choose from one of the following links: