Party Planning for Cinco de Mayo: Have A Fiesta!

May is here and Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. Be prepared to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage and enjoy all the festivities that come along with it. A Mexican-themed fiesta is a great way to gather friends and family for a fun time.

Whether you’re Mexican, have Mexican friends or are just looking for a reason to party, celebrating the Mexican militia’s victory over the French puebla army on May 5, 1862 is a great reason to do so.

If you’re going to host a more formal party, draft an invite list and send out Cinco de Mayo or fiesta themed invitations. You can even save time and money by sending invites through email at sites like Evite.com or by creating an event page on Facebook to invite friends and family to RSVP.

As decorations for your party be sure to stay in the Mexican mood. Think red, green and white for your colors and use Mexican culture images and symbols throughout. Chili peppers, cacti, sombreros, ponchos, serapes, maracas and plenty of bright colors and lights should do the trick in setting the scene properly. Plant a Mexican flag to mark where the fiesta is and have little flags decorated all over.

Food and refreshments at a Cinco de Mayo party are easy and stress free. Unless you are looking for authentic Mexican recipes, a fajita, taco or burrito bar with all the fixings should be plenty. You can prepare your own bar or hire a catering service to take care of this. Finger foods like nachos, corn chips with salsa and guacamole dip and quesadillas are perfect appetizers. For dessert it would be easiest to go with churros and flan.

Refreshments should be served ice cold to beat the heat and keep the party alive. Quench your guests’ thirst with plenty of Mexican beer on ice. Dos Equis (XX) and Corona are crowd favorites, but there are plenty to choose from for variety. Margaritas always add to the fiesta mood and are easy to change up with any fruit flavor you choose. Also, don’t forget the Mexican sodas or other soft drinks for the non-drinkers.

There is no shortage of entertainment at a Cinco de Mayo fiesta, but to have some activities in order first consider a giant piñata. Fill it with candies and little toys and offer a main prize for whoever manages to break it. Play the game with whatever twist you’d like to add to it – drawstrings, blindfolds, dizzying effects – just make sure no one gets hurt. You may also have inflatable games as amusements for the little kids. There are plenty of inflatable game designs that may fit a Cinco de Mayo theme.

Hiring a Mariachi band is a great way to make sure your party never dies down. Live music is always fun, but you can even simply play a CD full of Mexican music for your guests to dance to. Latin dancing always spices up the party. You may even ask your guests to come dressed in Mexican attire or as a famous Mexican.

As you can see, there is no shortage of ways to prepare for and enjoy a Cinco de Mayo fiesta. Plan your celebration accordingly or add your own twist. Whatever you do, just make sure to have a fun time.

St. Patrick’s Day Party Planning

March is here and St. Patrick’s Day is the marquee holiday of the month. So take a green marker and circle the 17^th on your calendar to be sure to celebrate with a fun crowd of friends, family and even strangers; for as they say, “everyone’s at least a little bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.”

First thing’s first: you must think green. Decorations for a St. Patrick’s Day party definitely need to be centered on green. Props and pictures of shamrocks, leprechauns, pots-o-gold, and rainbows are perfect for your party’s theme.  Blow up some green balloons and of course don’t forget to wear green yourself. Mark your house accordingly so guests know where to go.

As for what you will serve your guests, once again think green. Food coloring goes a long way in turning your food and beverages green. Save the light beers and clear sodas for the green drinks while serving some traditional Irish beer (Guinness, O’Hara’s, Murphy’s); don’t forget the green Jell-O shots! Green M&Ms or cookies and chips with guacamole make for easy themed treats.

For entertainment at your party, you can play a CD of classic Irish pub songs, a Dropkick Murphy’s greatest hits album, or sing along to popular Irish songs like “Whiskey in the Jar”, “The Wild Rover”, “Danny Boy”, or “The Unicorn Song”. What may be even more entertaining is to hold a limerick contest or just have an open floor for people to have fun with humorously witty poetry that need not make any sense. It’s always fun to drink and be silly, for:

There are plenty who party in the States,

All with their guys and their gals on this date.

          When they gulp down their beers,

          Out come all the cheers,

And laughter along with all that they ate.

With a green house (not the kind you grow plants in), lots of green food and drinks, and entertainment as suggested above, you are sure to have a cheerful and fun St. Patrick’s Day party.

So as you begin planning your party: a “top of the mornin’ to you…(and the rest to me-self)”. “May the sun shine on your windowpane” and “the hand of a friend always be near you” on the day of your party; and “may the wind at your back not be from the cabbage and corned beef that you eat on St. Patrick’s Day!” Cheers!

USA Inflatables and Moonwalks, A Minneapolis Party Rentals Company

Party rentals are a growing source of entertainment for families, businesses, and organizations alike. More and more, people are turning to the convenient benefits of Minneapolis party rentals, games, and inflatables of all sorts for attraction and amusement at their events. Whether it is a kids’ party rentals or entertainment for teenagers and adults, there is an inflatable game or party rental attraction that is sure to fit the bill.

Party rental businesses are easy to start up, so they seem to be available almost everywhere a party is being planned. With so many to choose from, it is important to consider the value an experienced Minneapolis party rental company that has premium products and services for your event.

As a company that has been around since 2001, USA Inflatables and Moonwalk Party Rentals has become well established in the ever-growing inflatable amusements industry. It has become a leading party rental company in the Midwest, servicing Minneapolis party rentals as well as Minnesota party rentals entirely. USA Inflatables and Moonwalks even reaches out to nearby Wisconsin and Iowa with its party rental services and countless inflatable amusement products.

With years of service centered in the Minneapolis party rental market and even servicing the Minnesota party rental market, USA Inflatables and Moonwalks has grown with a vast knowledge of Minneapolis party planning and event coordination. Professionalism is key with its highly trained staff that is ready to answer all of their customers’ questions.

Inflatable rentals are USA Inflatables and Moonwalks specialty. With over 150 products and games, accommodating any party need is a task that this company thrives in. Whether it is a hometown Minneapolis party rental or party rentals crossing state boundaries to Wisconsin and Iowa, USA Inflatables is prepared to put together a custom arrangement of rides and amusements to make any event a memorable success.

Reserving your Minneapolis party rental needs with USA Inflatables and Moonwalks is a safe bet in ensuring timely planning, convenience, and safety in presenting fun-filled amusements for guests to enjoy at events. For large events and private parties alike, there are special deals available to make sure your Minneapolis party rentals are serviced efficiently.

If you are in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro areas or even in the greater Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Iowa party planning markets, keep USA Inflatables and Moonwalks in mind. Their experience, service, products, and convenience are unmatched in the Minneapolis inflatable rental market.

As a party rental service, USA Inflatables and Moonwalks has properly defined how a business should service its customers.

Planning a Special Valentine’s Day

As a holiday shared between two lovers, Valentine’s Day should be celebrated romantically and in a way that engages all the senses sensually. Make this Valentine’s Day the best one yet by planning an event accordingly.

It goes without saying that your romance and passion should be expressed by sending your loved one a bouquet of flowers. Start the holiday by awakening her senses with the wonderful scent of freshly blossomed flowers. Roses are a popular choice, but jasmine, gardenias, and stargazer lilies will also do.

If you can manage, leave a romantic voicemail message for her to hear during the day or surprise her with a CD in her car stereo full of her favorite love songs; and make sure that it starts with your own special song, this will really tantalize her ears as she drives around town.

For even more cupid-like gestures, write her a love-letter, a romantic valentine, a poem, or find a nice greeting card to help express your thoughts and feelings.

If you can have the whole day together, plan a day of sightseeing and activities to have some fun leading up to a romantic evening together. Try a picnic at your favorite outdoor spot, visit an exciting town center or try an exciting new activity together such as hot air ballooning.

If you only have the evening to share, go for a drive along your favorite scenic road or vista to take in the evening sights. Enjoy a panoramic view of the glimmering city lights atop your favorite hill or mountainside, these visuals will help spark a romantic atmosphere for the rest of the evening.

Be sure to have dinner plans arranged ahead of time to avoid conflicts. Reserve dinner at a favorite restaurant, where you first had dinner together, or even someplace new you’ve both wanted to try. You can even surprise her with a candlelit dinner at home, outdoors at your favorite romantic spot if it’s not too cold, or even in a special hotel room suite.

Make sure the champagne is kept on ice to begin your romantic evening with a toast to each other. Prepare a dinner with favorite foods to excite her tastebuds. Oysters, shrimp, salmon, steak and other flavorful foods will make for a romantically savoring meal. Chocolate dessert is a must after dinner, so make sure to have the truffles and raspberry treats elegantly wrapped as a tasty gift.

After dinner you may take a carriage ride through town, go dancing, step out for a romantic stroll, go out for drinks, go ice-skating, or anything fun that you will both enjoy. Be sure to remind her of all the reasons you love her and enjoy kisses throughout the night.

Upon return to your house, suite, or whatever romantic getaway you have arranged, you may enjoy giving each other a full body massage with aromatic oils or even just a neck and shoulder rub with facial caresses to ignite her sense of touch. If planned ahead, you can prepare a bath with her favorite scented candles and rose petals all around for her to enjoy as you offer a massage. Rose petals across the sheets are also a nice touch for a romantic close to your evening.

Other romantic ideas include a weekend getaway to a bed-and-breakfast, a beach house, a cabin, or even on a yacht rented out for the weekend. Also, remember the bonus touch of a special gift just for her. Jewelry such as necklaces and earrings are nice while a ring may be more appropriate for the more serious couples, but any special gift should be appreciated.

Although this article highlights the guy as the one planning everything for the girl, the gesture may fittingly be applied either way. This is just an idea of some of the ways you can make Valentine’s Day a memorable day for you and your loved one. Be creative and be thoughtful in your own approach by including whatever may be personally special between you and your loved one.

Planning a Super Bowl Party

Now that February is under way and the boredom of January is behind us, let’s kick off the new month with a winner: your very own Super Bowl XLV Party! This is one party where you can let loose with the planning and focus on simply having fun. Let’s begin by tackling some of the best ways to make sure your party is worthy of championship celebration.

The two most important ingredients are lots of food and drinks and a TV or two. Whether you or your guests gather for the love of the game or not, these are the essentials.

A buffet table of simple, portable foods is your best bet. You don’t want to commit a penalty by asking your guests to sit around a table for entrees when they’d rather be shouting at the TV and jumping around in celebration or despair. If you plan on having a large gathering, set up as many TVs as you have available around your party area for easier viewing for everyone.

Regarding the foods to prepare: keep it simple. Avoid a menu full of items that require intensive preparation that will keep you in the kitchen the whole time. Make sure you get to enjoy your own party as well.

Chips, an assortment of dips, salsa, chili, chicken wings, cheeses, pizza, mini sausages, and basically any high-fat finger foods that are easy to serve, eat, and enjoy while watching the game are perfect menu items. For drinks, be sure to have a variety of sodas and beer kept on ice.

For the most part, these are foods and drinks that everyone loves and enjoys worry- and guilt-free or hurting their diets as long as it is during a Super Bowl party. However, for your more health conscious guests who are not into football as much or simply don’t want to overindulge, have some carrots and celery with fat-free ranch dip and some water and wine for them to enjoy.

To further accommodate the hardcore fans from the casual partygoers who aren’t interested in the game, have a room set aside for the game and another where guests can have a quieter place to talk without disturbing the fans with idle chatter.

For an added feel at your party, decorate in team colors or jerseys if you have them handy and various football props such as goal posts, footballs, whistles and so on. Since most guests will be more interested in the quality of your TV’s reception, you shouldn’t worry too much about decorating heavily for visual appeal.

Football games, especially the Super Bowl, are known for the betting pools they create. Whether it’s the outcome of the game, isolated quarters or plays of the game, or even proposition bets such as who will score first, how long the national anthem will last or if there will be a halftime show costume malfunction, which commercial will play the most, etc., there are plenty of wagers that may come up. So keep a little spare change and small bills handy to have some fun with these best as they pop up.

After all this fun and excitement, you will surely have a lot of cleaning up to do. Have lots of paper towels and napkins for guests throughout the party to avoid dirtying furniture and such. Also, be prepared to bring out the vacuum and rug cleaner solutions to take care of the messes that will be created during exciting plays. Have a big trash bag to help make cleanup easier at the end of the party as well.

All in all, a Super Bowl party planning should not be a hassle, but a fun and exciting ordeal. Keep it simple and keep it fun. Just make sure to invite some guests that will stick around and help with the cleanup afterwards.

Good luck with your party and the game should you be a fan of either team this year!

Planning Graduation Parties

Elementary Graduation Party

For many young students, graduating from elementary school may be their first such celebration, so an elementary graduation party is definitely in order. Even pre-teens know how to party! If you don’t have space at your residence to host a graduation party for your young one, you can always find a indoor play center nearby to go to. There are many vendors listed for you right here. If you can accommodate a party at your own home, you can still have all the fun of a play center in your own backyard. Inflatables, clowns and a variety of live entertainers can be reserved to keep the fun alive at the party. Be sure to have your party supplies and equipment ready along with table, chair and tent rentals. There are also catering services that can make life easier for you in serving food and drinks; even concession machines can be arranged for your convenience. Everything is prepared right her to help make your planning and decision making that much easier.

Middle School Graduation Party

Graduating from middle school is an exciting time in one’s life. Realizing that the next step is high school is enough to make a crowd of young teenagers want to get together and have some fun. For a group of young teenagers, a play center is the most exciting place to be. This is also convenient for parents since you can take care of food and entertainment with one decision. Search through our list of vendors to find the play center that is best for you. Hosting a party at your home can be just as easy. Just browse through the lists of suggested vendors and you can have a party planned in no time. All your supplies, equipment, rentals and entertainment are readily prepared for your choosing. You can even hire catering for your party if a table of snacks, pizza and sodas is not enough. PartyJumpUSA has made it easy for you to plan your party. Just have fun!

High School Graduation Party

After high school comes three months of carefree fun; so what better way to welcome the summer ahead than with a memorable high school graduation party? Whether you attend your school’s grad night celebration or not, you can still hold your own graduation party where you and your friends can party just the way you want to. Graduating from high school is a special moment so it is important to celebrate accordingly. Find a venue for your party or even host one at your house. PartyJumpUSA has a listing of vendors for all your party needs to help make it happen successfully. Find live entertainers, party equipment, supplies and rentals, catering services and even inflatable games. There is no doubt that a successful party incorporates these ingredients, so get on it and find everything you need right here!

College Graduation Party

It is not an easy task to make it through college and to finally graduate with a degree; so, once that special day arrives, be sure to have a party to celebrate your academic success. You can either go out to celebrate with friends at any number of venues or bring the party to your place. Wherever you choose to party, PartyJumpUSA has everything to give you a jumpstart on your event planning. Find everything you may need for your party right here, including: supplies, equipment, rentals and ever catering and entertainment services. Life was hard enough the past few years in college, make it easier now with suggested vendors to fulfill all your party needs.

Planning Customer Appreciation Days

A customer appreciation party is one of the best celebrations a company can host to thank its customers for their year of loyalty. What could be better than celebrating those that support a company the most? It is good to occasionally remind your customers that you appreciate their business, as maintaining positive relations with them is a great way to ensure success in the business world. An annual Customer Appreciation Day party is a great way to express thanks. Host a party free of charge to your customers so that they may come and enjoy a day of fun, food, drinks, and entertainment. Any company representative can plan this event with ease through PartyJumpUSA's party planning directory. There are listed vendors for every party necessity.

A number of planning needs can be skipped if the event is to be held at a play center for families and their children. There are many local venues that would happily host your event. Play centers are convenient since they provide for entertainment, food and drinks, seating arrangements and are a great place for kids. However, you may even create a similar environment on your own with the many party vendors listed right here. There are live entertainers and clowns that can serve as attractions at the event. Children and parents alike would surely be amazed by a fun magician or any other playful act. For games, there are plenty of local inflatable rental companies that can service the event with a variety of inflatable games. Concession machines can also be rented for the event as supplementary snacks for everyone to enjoy. Show customers appreciation with a proper party. Everything is organized right here to planning easy for you, so be sure to take advantage of PartyJumpUSA and its services.