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There’s still almost a month until New Year’s Eve, but if you want your New Year’s Eve party to blow everyone’s minds, you’re going to need to start putting it together and gathering resources now!

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Invitations:

In addition to basic party supplies, like plates, cups, napkins and decorations, you may want to consider purchasing, borrowing or renting the following items for your New Year’s Eve party:

Party hats
Noise makers
Wine glasses and sparkling apple juice
Party music
A disco ball
A pinata

Party Decorating:

Gather all your clocks, and set them around the party area.
If you still have a Christmas tree set up, hang party hats and noisemakers from the branches. If you don’t have a tree, scatter them around a small table.
Make or purchase a banner that says “Happy New Year!” and hang it prominently. Take a look at our personalized banners for inspiration.

Party Food:

Offer a buffet of kid-friendly foods, such as chicken tenders, pizza slices or pizza bagels, veggies and dip, and sliced fruit.
Serve juice or ginger ale in plastic champagne glasses.
Make s’mores. If you don’t have a fireplace or outdoor fire pit to roast marshmallows in the traditional fashion, use the microwave. Place a graham cracker topped with a piece of chocolate and a marshmallow in the microwave. Heat for 8-15 seconds or until the marshmallow begins to puff up. Take it out, top it with another graham cracker and serve!

New Year’s Party Favors:

Thank your guests for attending your child’s New Year’s Eve party by combining fun favors such as

Sticker books
Star-shaped cookie cutters
Fun-shaped lollipops
A complete favor set
Personalized party favors