Summer is a great time to bring your community together for some fun. Planning a community party takes organization and preparation, but the payoff of memories and community spirit makes it all worthwhile. Follow these tips to throw an amazing community party this summer that your neighbors will be talking about all year long.
Choose a Theme
Plan the party around a fun theme to help get people excited and give the event some focus. Classic summer themes like luau, carnival, backyard BBQ, beach party, or summer camp work well. Or go more unique like a decades party focused on the 80s, 90s, or 2000s. Come up with creative decorations, activities, foods, and entertainment to match the theme.
Pick a Date and Location
Survey your community to find a day and time that works for most people’s summer schedules. Weekends are usually best. For the location, parks, community pools, clubhouses or large private yards can all work well. Make sure you can secure permits or permission if needed.
Send Out Invitations
Create online invitations through Evite or Paperless Post and email or post on community message boards. Be sure to include all key info like date, time, location, and what to bring. Printed invites in mailboxes also add a nice personal touch if you have the time. Include an RSVP request so you can estimate attendance.
Use Social Media
Leverage the power of social media to spread excitement for the community party. Create a fun Facebook event page with all the key details. Ask people to share it to reach more neighbors. Post updates on the plans using Instagram and Nextdoor too. Social media buzz will help make the party a big success.
Food and Refreshments
Great snacks, meals, desserts, and drinks are essential for any good party. For a potluck, specify categories guests can sign up to bring. Or arrange simple food like hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, salad and lemonade. And don’t forget the cake! Have water and soft drinks on hand too.
Music and Entertainment
Live music from neighborhood bands or a DJ can get people dancing. Yard games like cornhole, ladder toss, croquet are fun. Set up tables for card games too. For kids, consider a bounce house, water balloon toss or hula hoop contests. Look at water slide rentals for a summer party, as these always attract families. And organize some group games like tug of war, sack races, or limbo.
Decorations
Decorate the party space to fit your theme. Tiki torches, plastic flamingos, streamers, balloons, and tablecloths from the dollar store can all help set the mood. Make sure any decorations are secure and won’t disrupt activities.
Carefully Planning the Details
While throwing a big community party involves effort, keeping it simple also helps it stay fun and manageable. Appoint committees to oversee tasks like setup, food, activities, and cleanup. With plenty of planning and cooperation from neighbors, you can create an amazing summer bash!
Following these tips will help make it a huge hit and bring your community together.
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