It’s already August and the Labor Day holiday will be here before we know it! It’s time for a good old Labor Day party as a treat for all our hard work. Here’s how you can celebrate with close friends and family this year!
Labor Day signifies so many things. It is a time for you to step out of the office and into the fresh air, allowing your mind to relax and rejuvenate. It is the last long weekend before families begin preparing for the fall events, such as the return of school and all the snowball of holidays that form the entire season. And, most significantly, Labor Day means that summer is coming to a close.
Well, you can’t let summer get away without a proper farewell, right?
Throw the perfect Labor Day party this year to say goodbye to summertime memories and hello to a fresh new school year and season.
Here are 7 steps that you need to know.
Step One: Create Your Invite List
Before you can decide on anything for your Labor Day party, you need to create your invite list:
- Who do you want to spend time with?
- Who do you want to benefit from your party?
- Who do you think will be available to come?
Make the decision of whether you want friends, co-workers, family, or all three to attend your party. In addition, you will want to decide whether you are throwing a family shindig or more of an adults’ evening out.
Once you know this information, decide on the perfect date and time and begin creating your actual invitations.
Step Two: Find the Perfect Location
Of course, deciding on your location is very important for your party planning. After all, you can’t send out the invitations or begin to plan the rest of the event if you don’t know your location.
Because Labor Day falls at the end of summer, you will want to take advantage of the outdoors. This is especially the case if you live in a region that will soon the soaking in dropping temperatures.
Take advantage of the still-long summer days and the warm outdoor sunshine while you can. Besides, hosting a party outdoors leaves you with a ton of options when it comes to party planning.
So, find the outdoor location that will work for your party. Consider things, such as:
- Making sure the location is easily accessible.
- Confirming the size of the space will meet your needs.
- Parking is easily available.
Step Three: Rent a Tent
What happens when you decide to follow through with an outdoor party, find the perfect location, and you realize too late that there is no shelter from the sun, rain, and other weather conditions?
All your party planning was a waste as your guests will likely head out unhappy and your decorations, food, and such will be ruined.
It is for this very reason that your next step when planning the perfect Labor Day party should be to rent a tent.
Before you have time to consider that you wanted a low-key party and a tent may send it overboard, consider all of the perks that come with a tent rental:
- Cover and protection from inclement weather.
- Shade from the dangers of the sun that summertime can bring.
- Cover to protect your decorations, food, party favors, and more.
- A clearly designated party area.
- A transformed space if you desire, with walls, flooring, and more.
Tents are incredibly versatile, leaving you with many, many options.
Step Four: Go for a Theme
Admit it – themed parties are fun! They are perfect for laughs, creativity, and letting your guard down. This is especially true for adults. Consider creating your Labor Day party around a theme.
Then, you can either use the theme solely for the decorations, food, etc. Or, you can let your attending guests know of the theme in advance so that they may dress to participate.
Not sure of a good theme? Try one of these:
- A real Hawaiian Luau
- An all-American party – make everything patriotic with red, white, and blue
- A nautical theme
- Outdoor movie night, complete with red carpet
- Chili cook-off or burger competition
There are so many ideas out there if you just do a quick search online. Or, use your own imagination and get creative!
Step Five: Grub on Delicious Food
You can’t have a Labor Day party without some tasty food. And, since you are taking the party outdoors, it may be best to stick with foods, such as a barbecue.
Another option would be a crab or shrimp boil. Or, even big dishes of paella.
Avoid the heavy, fancy dinners – and stick to something easy, unique, and delicious that fits an outdoor celebration.
Step Six: Drinks?
Drinks are a must – especially since the party is honoring all those hard workers you know. Many people like to kick back with an ice-cold adult beverage. And, today they definitely deserve that.
Choose a beverage of the day, one that takes your decorations and theme into consideration. For instance, something tropical for a luau or something red, white, and blue for a patriotic party. Of course, you can always just have a mix of drink options available and forego the “specialty.”
Be sure to have non-alcoholic options available, too. And, consider making them just as exciting. Even if you do not have kids attending, it is always good to assume that not everyone will be drinking.
Step Seven: Don’t Forget the Entertainment
Think about what your guests will do at your party:
- Will they play a scrimmage game of football?
- Have fun with board games?
- Dance the night away?
Music and entertainment are crucial if you want your guests to have a good time at your party. So, be sure to think it through, based on the age group and guests attending and the theme of the party.
Make it fun, exciting, and memorable.
Final Tips for Your Labor Day Party
Throwing the perfect Labor Day party means leaving your guests with a feeling of relaxation, while also empowering them to freshly face a new day at the office.
Labor Day falls on a Monday, often requiring work the following day. Don’t party too hard, but rather, enjoy one another’s company, laugh, play, and take in the real meaning of this well-deserved day.
