As the year starts to wind down, now is the time to plan the perfect New Year’s Eve party for you and your friends. This is a time when we can reflect on all the wonderful things that occurred this year as well as the things we’d like to forget! Putting together a great party will ensure you start the new year on the right foot and have a memorable time with your friends that you’ll be able to remember for years to come. Here are several ideas on how to celebrate the start of a new year with your friends.
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Planning Activities
Depending on what time your party starts, it can be many hours before midnight strikes. Make sure that you have plenty of things to do so everyone stays engaged, participating, and awake for the ball drop. You can dedicate a little bit of time to holiday games or board games. Ask everyone to write down something they are proud of accomplishing this past year and one thing they want to do in the coming year.
Have music playing, dance around the house together, and tune in to some of the New Year’s Eve shows that play on the television.
Food and Beverages
No party is complete without some food and beverages. You may want to serve an entire meal earlier in the evening followed by snacks later. You can make things easier on yourself by turning your party into a potluck. Have everyone choose one thing that they want to bring. Make sure that you accommodate anyone who has a restricted diet they must follow and communicate any food allergies to the rest of the attendees.
Have a variety of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages on hand. You can keep your party budget to a minimum by purchasing some basic types of alcohol and plenty of items to mix them with. Keep bottled water, soda, and juices on hand as well for anyone who wants to stay sober on New Year’s Eve.
Consider Incorporating a Theme
A party gets taken to a whole new level when it’s according to a theme. Some fun and unique New Year’s Eve party themes include dressing like it’s the 1980s, pop culture where everyone chooses a celebrity to dress as, specific color schemes, and all things glitter. Feel free to have a contest to see who comes up with the best wardrobe idea.
Planning for Midnight
The highlight of the evening is when the clock strikes midnight. Have items on hand that help everyone celebrate the new year and all that it has to offer. Purchase some affordable noise makers, confetti cannons, and even a box of high-quality cigars that you can pass around to all of the adults.
You don’t have to come up with an elaborate party plan for the start of a new year. Simply get creative and see what ideas you can come up with that are different from what people normally do at their parties. After all, this is an evening to say goodbye to the past year and get excited about what’s to come!