2023 Graduation Party Supplies

There are many ways to crack this egg, but the essential decorations are balloons and banners that feature the grad's school colors. Adding personalized items, like a "Now & Then" poster with photos of the grad, gives extra meaning to your party décor. Yard signs are a great way to both boast your grad's accomplishment and advertise the party. To find what works best for your theme and event space, browse Party City's spectacular selection of grad party decorations here.

Pick a space that fits your guest list and allows all the party elements you want. Typical elements of a graduation party that require extra space are dining tables, games or activities, and buffets. Since graduation time is near summer, the weather will probably be nice, so pick somewhere that has outdoor space. An all-outdoor option, like a backyard or park, also works well, weather permitting. Whether your grad party is at your home, a park, or somewhere else, Party City can deliver balloons and other decorations right to your party's location.

To capitalize on all the good feelings that the end of school and grad ceremony bring, it's best to throw your graduation party within the first four weeks that follow the last day of school.

1. Create a guest list and send invitations at least four weeks in advance. Graduation parties all happen roughly within a span of a month, so give guests enough time to commit to yours.

2. Create a graduation party checklist. This will include tables, decorations, food and drink, activities, and everything else that you'll need to arrange for.

3. Go through the checklist and decide how you should best execute each item. Are you catering the food? What drinks are you serving? Are you buying the decorations in-store or having them delivered? Remember, there's more than one way to crack an egg, so think each item through carefully.

4. Go to Party City. Whether online or in-store, you'll find most of your graduation party essentials here.

There is no single best food for a graduation party. Pizza is always a reliable and relatively cost-effective option. Classic BBQ party food, like tacos, hamburgers, and hot dogs are also an ever-popular choice. No matter the food option you choose, you'll need the right utensils and dishes to serve it and keep it warm. Find all your grad party serveware needs, including chafing dishes, chafing fuel, and serving utensils here.