Beach Party
Throw a summertime beach party
Beach parties became an American tradition with the rise of surf culture in the 1950s and 1960s. Since then, the country’s beaches have become party grounds, and there’s no better way to spend a warm summer day than on the golden sand near the water. If you don’t live near a beach, never fear; with a little creativity and some beach party decorations, you can transform your own back yard into a fun-filled outdoor party zone.
Planning a Backyard Beach Party
The best backyard beach party ideas include sand and surf, just like you’d find at the ocean. If you can’t set up shop in a yard with a pool, you can still have some sand brought in, set up some lounge chairs and umbrellas, and have a blast. Be sure to include some grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, chilled drinks with beach-themed parasols and plenty of sun block.
Beach Party Games
Volleyball is the most popular beach party game, with soccer a close second. To really get in the beach party mood, you can also pick up some colorful beach balls and leave them around for the kids and adults at your party to play with. If you’re all about authenticity, you might even add ocean sound effects to the mix by picking up a CD or downloading some wave-crashing mood enhancements from the Internet. Of course, if you’re throwing your beach party at a real beach, Mother Nature will take care of this for you.
Beach Party Supplies
In terms of beach party supplies, you’ll probably be fine with food, drinks, music and some themed beach party decorations. You can make cleaning up a fast and easy chore by serving food on paper plates with plastic utensils and disposable napkins.
Themed Beach Parties
Creating a theme for a beach party does require some extra planning, but will provide your guests with a more memorable experience. You can throw a traditional Hawaiian luau party with flowered lays, candles and delicious island dishes. Luau recipes can be found online for poi, kalua pork, lomi lomi and other exotic fare. You can add candles and torches to the décor for a touch of added authenticity.
Other themes for a backyard beach party could draw inspiration from the Frankie and Annette movies of the 1950s, complete with vintage movie posters. In the end, you’re limited only by your imagination, so let it run wild and enjoy a summertime bash for the ages.
