| You want to plan and throw a party that becomes | | | | way to make food match your theme. |
| L-E-G-E-N-D-A-R-Y but you’re not sure how to do | | | | 2) Engaging Entertainment |
| that? It’s simple using the three principles of | | | | Get your guests involved with several zany activities! |
| legendary parties! | | | | The idea here is to have people involved and doing |
| 1) Extreme Theme - pick a party theme and take | | | | things that are fun and different than what they |
| it to the extreme! | | | | normally do. And of course, all your activities should |
| 2) Engaging Entertainment - include crazy, fun | | | | match your theme. If you’re throwing a |
| entertainment that gets your guests involved! | | | | Double-Dog-Dare Birthday Party, invite your guests to |
| 3) Paparazzi Photos - create pictures to | | | | bring their dogs and see whose dog can do the most |
| remember! | | | | tricks. More ideas include having an old-fashioned |
| 1) Extreme Theme | | | | Double-Dog-Dare Truth or Dare game! You could also |
| Your theme doesn’t have to be original but the | | | | have a hot dog eating contest and even gave a pass |
| more specific theme you have, the better. It will help | | | | the footlong hotdog without using your hands game. |
| you focus your energy and your guest will know | | | | Also remember that kid’s games are not only for |
| exactly what to expect. Wanna have a pool party? | | | | kids, so think about the games you loved as a child |
| Make it a 70’s Disco Pool Party. Wanna have a | | | | and resurrect them for your party. Red Rover |
| birthday party? Make it a Double-Dog-Dare Birthday | | | | anyone? |
| Party. Having trouble thinking of a theme? You can | | | | 3) Paparazzi Photos |
| enhance any theme by adding a period of time. Be | | | | Last, but certainly not least, take some |
| specific here - 80’s isn’t specific enough, make | | | | paparazzi-worthy photos! If you have your guests |
| it 80’s Hip Hop or 80’s Glam Rock. | | | | dress up, that’s usually enough. If you don’t, |
| Once you’ve selected your theme, take it to the | | | | create a place or way to make memories that your |
| extreme! Start by creating an atmosphere of fun | | | | friends will want to show their friends. For your |
| around your specific theme. If you’re throwing a | | | | Double-Dog-Dare Birthday Party, have a big hot dog |
| 70’s Disco Pool Party, have disco balls up | | | | costume that people can get into for photos. Or have |
| everywhere, have disco music playing, have wigs for | | | | hot dog hats or necklaces. You can also make your |
| your guests to put on to help them get in the mood. | | | | own hot dog stand and cut out a place for |
| Better yet, ask them all to wear 70’s disco gear to | | | | people’s faces. The ideas are limitless once you |
| your party. Decorations and music really set the mood. | | | | have a specific theme. |
| Add to the atmosphere with creative food and drinks | | | | By using your imagination and applying the three |
| that also tie into your theme. For your 70’s Disco | | | | principles of a legendary party, your party will be a |
| Pool Party, have a ‘Stayin’ Alive’ cocktail | | | | huge success! All your friends will wonder how you did |
| (mix equal parts Redbull and flavored vodka), Macho | | | | it and you alone will know the secrets. Happy party |
| Men burgers, and Disco Inferno Poppers (jalapeno | | | | planning! |
| poppers). Creatively naming food you love is an easy | | | | |