Decorate Your Backyard with Lights

If your graduation party is being held outside, hanging lights will keep things alive long after the sun goes down. White or muted yellow lights are safe options that work with any party theme. Adding lights can transform an area, so don’t be afraid to deck the place out.

Dessert Table

Desserts are a must-have at any graduation party, and a variety of different sweet treats will go over well with your guests. To add flair to your food, stick graduation cocktail flags into each dessert to mark the occasion!

Have An Open Bar with A Bartender

An open bar is appreciated at any party and having a bartender on hand to mix incredible cocktails will make your graduation party one for the books. If you have any underage drinkers attending, have non-alcoholic options stocked behind the bar.

Get A Taco Truck

Everyone loves tacos, and a fully stocked taco bar is ideal for college students. A taco truck ties in well with a “Taco Bout a Future” theme if you want to take the concept further. Make sure to serve up chips, salsa, and margaritas for a fun night.

The Places You’ll Go Map

Show off the places you’ve been and where you’ll go next with a world map centerpiece. This idea is especially meaningful to grads who are heading abroad for their next chapter. To include your guests, set up a pin system at the door and ask each attendee to mark where they’ll be traveling next.

Graduation Lanterns

Organize a send-off for the graduate with the release of beautiful lanterns. Ask your guests to write well-wishes on the lanterns and watch as they are let go. To get involved with the ceremony, write your future hopes and dreams on a lantern and release it alongside your guests.

Graduation Themed Snack Labels

If you want to improve your snack table, graduation-themed labels can be fun and creative. You can either make these yourself or head online for ready-made options. Find witty label ideas like “O-fish-ally Graduating”, “Reach for the Starburst” and “Aren’t You A Smartie”.