7 Ways To Turn Your Teen’s Graduation Party Into A Truly Epic Celebration
Our grads deserve to be celebrated in a big way.
Graduations are major life milestones for our kids (and, okay, US) that deserve to be celebrated in style. And while the circumstances of the past few years have led to a distinct lack of pomp, Party City, the global go-to for a good time, is devoted to making 2022 graduations a BFD (Big Festive Deal). Whether you’re throwing a backyard BBQ or a formal fete for your scholar, Party City has everything you need to turn your party into an event. Here are 7 of our favorite ways to level up your graduation game:
Go Big With Balloons
Party City’s Balloon Builder is an exciting new tool that lets customers create their own unique graduation bouquet or choose from one of dozens of curated arrangements--free delivery included! Want to surround your grad with balloons in their school colors? No problem. Need a show-stopping backdrop for family photos? Say cheese! Whether you’re bringing a bouquet to the ceremony or decorating a space for a big blow-out bash, you can find everything you need on their easy-to-navigate website, Partycity.com, or at any one of Party City’s 850 US retail locations.
Personalize Your Party
Every child is unique and special, so why should their party be generic? In a few easy clicks, you can personalize your party with custom invitations, balloons and decor printed with your grad’s name and photo, or even or even Standees, fun cardboard fans and centerpieces printed with their adorable faces! You can even let everyone in the neighborhood join in the celebration with a custom yard sign. And if your teen seems embarrassed by your public display of pride? Just, ahem, remind them who’s been putting money into their college fund all these years.
Pick a Theme, Any Theme
Make the big day stand out with a fun theme that ties all the decor together! For little graduates celebrating Pre-K or Kindergarten commencements, you can center it around their favorite color, cartoon character, or superhero. Inspire high school or college grads with a theme to match their school colors. Make it the prettiest celebration on the block with the “Follow Your Dreams” theme, or make your college grad laugh with “Educated and Broke” decorations. Whether your celebration is PG or R-rated, you’ll find everything you need from tableware to matching banners, balloons, decorations and signs that will make your party look planned by a pro.
Hire a Professional Planner
On second thought, why not actually have a pro plan your party? You’ve coached your kid through nights of endless homework, last-minute science projects, big games, school dances, friend drama and more… the least you can do for yourself is delegate the event planning. If you’re in Las Vegas or Kansas City, in-person Party City Celebration Specialists are available to meet your every party prepping need; in other locations, you can get virtual assistance such as an event styling consultation, a Mood Board, and a suggested list of products based on your graduate’s unique personality.
Pump Up the Pomp With Photo Props
Big events are all about making memories, but it’s easy to get so busy mingling, eating, and choking back sobs at the sight of your baby in a cap and gown (!!!) that you forget to take photos. That’s why having a “photo booth” at your graduation party is such a fabulous idea: with a glam backdrop and fun photo props, everyone will be lining up to commemorate the occasion.
Make the Party Come to You (for FREE)
There’s a reason Party City is the largest party retailer in North America: they’re a one-stop shop for literally everything you need to make any event unforgettable. And the best part is that you can get it all delivered — invitations, balloons, decor, the whole shebang — with a single click. Free shipping and same-day delivery is available for orders of $59 or more, and you can check out all their current deals and coupons here.
Pay It Forward
The best gifts come from the heart, and there’s nothing more valuable you can give to your child than setting them up for success on their chosen life path. A memorable way to do that is to put out a jar for cards with words of wisdom and advice for your graduate from each guest. Just don’t forget your tissues or the ink will smudge. ;)
