Creating your Memorial Day Party Checklist

Memorial Day is a day that pays respect to the men and women who lost their lives fighting for their country. If you, like many Americans, throw a party to commemorate the occasion, you need a party checklist. It will help you to avoid last-minute rush and to throw the ultimate Memorial Day Party. Use this checklist to get everything right.

Memorial Day Party Checklist

Plan everything to a tee

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Patriotic Preparation

Your guests are the most important part of the party and should be your first priority. Plan your guest list and scrutinize the area where the party will be. All your guests must be comfortable and not compete for space. If you’ll throw the party outdoors, check the weather forecast. As well, send online invites as they are easy and you can easily know who has RSVP’d.

Décor and Supplies

Since you are decorating for Memorial Day, everything must be colorful. Decorate with American flags, floating candles, hanging lights, paper candles, and tiki torches. These set the mood for a party. If you are expecting kids at the party, get piñatas, streamers, and balloons. For centerpieces, use tumblers or bud vases with seasonal flowers. Also use brightly colored napkins, cups, and plates as they are both functional and decorative.

Make stunning centerpieces

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Food and Drinks

Have plenty of ice on hand as chances are your guests will need lots of it. Stock your beverage station and cooler with many drinks like lemonade, cold water, soda, beer, cocktails and other adult beverages. These will keep your guests refreshed. When choosing food recipes, consider vegetarians. You can serve food like hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken, pork tenderloin, and grilled vegetables. You can also try Crockpot dishes which save a lot of time. Be sure to serve convenient desserts like cupcakes, brownies and cookies. Pay attention to the weather and don’t serve anything that could be spoiled or melted by the heat.

Choose the right food

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A Memorial Day party is a great way to remember America’s heroes and to usher in summer. The parades, flags, and the food all make the day one of the best in the year. If you plan to celebrate Memorial Day as you usher in summer with family and friends, look to this party checklist. You can also use the checklist for other parties throughout the year.

Are you throwing a party this memorial day?