Graduation is a momentous milestoneand families and friends want to celebrate this big day with you and your graduate.
So we’re sharing our best graduation party ideas, from decor to drinks.
Get our budget-friendly tips for creating handmade graduation party decorations, including entertainment,food, and more.
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Two Parties in One
Guests might need to split time between multiple parties on a single day.
This works well if you have two grads in the family at the same time, too.
Set out dishes like pulled pork sandwiches,sloppy joes, taco-in-a-bag, and buffalo chicken sliders.
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Provide various drink options for party guests, such as soda, water, andlemonade.
Choose hard cheeses like cheddar or gouda for your summercharcuterie boardthey hold up better in the heat.
you’re free to buy a banner, like this black and gold one, or DIY.
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Cut out letters to spell “congrats” from paper and glue them to paper plates.
Use your grad’s school colors for an extra touch of school spirit.
Grab-and-Go Party Snacks
Minimize dirty dishes and maximize guest mingling with grab-and-go graduationparty snacks.
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Our spicycinnamonsugarsnack mixfits perfectly in sturdy, bright paper cones.
Start with our recipe for a basic cupcake.
Set out purchased or homemade syrups in fun bottles with a bucket of shaved ice.
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Then, let guests craft their own sweet dessert.
These festiveDIY party decorationscan be assembled ahead of time and make a sweet keepsake for the grad.
Use them to decorate theirbedroomor dorm room.
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To make your own, glue felt letters to a felt flag.
Ask a guest to handle the photography responsibilities during the party or hire a professional photographer.
Sweet Note Sharing
Have party guests leave notes of good luck and best wishes for the grad.
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Set up a station with scraps of paper, ribbon, and pens.
Have each guest write a note and roll up their sweet sentiment.
After the party, have the grad open them.
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Create a simple one by stringing cut squares of metallic paper on a plain wall.
Have guests strike a pose and compile the pictures into a sweet gift for the grad.
Words of Wisdom
Share meaningfulwords of wisdomand advice with the grad.
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Use inspirational quotes as part of your party decor.
Print them on oversize paper and hang them around your party space.
Label it or put a little sign near it to make it easier to find.
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Achievement Table Display
Recognize all of your grad’s accomplishments.
Guests will love seeing how they’ve succeeded from kindergarten through senior year.
Use their senior pictures or photos throughout senior year.
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This will give guests something fun to discuss while eating your yummy food.
Addballoons, banners, flowers, and streamers in the same colors.
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