Memorial Day weekend is one of the first long holiday weekends of the year with usually great weather! It gets friends and family excited for the summer season, but is also a moment to pause and reflect to honor those who died while serving in the United States military. If you’re looking for a few ways to enjoy the long weekend, here are some unique Memorial Day weekend party ideas to get you started!
DIY Decorations: Banners, Signs, T-Shirts
DIY-ing decorations can be a fun way to create a truly unique event! Plan on sticking to a red, white and blue color scheme. Run over to the craft store to pick up plain t-shirts, posters, paint, glitter, stickers, and more! A few fun ideas are custom t-shirts for the kids, banners to hang up around the event hangout areas, and outdoor signage to point guests to the right event location.
Set up a Hot Dog Bar for Memorial Day Weekend
Hot dogs are among America’s favorite foods. They’re perfect for backyard grilling, can feed a lot, and can make both adults and children happy! So why not go all out? Set up a hot dog bar and include ALL the condiments covering all the styles of hot dogs from the major U.S. Cities.
Here are a few topping ideas to get you started:
- Spicy Mustard
- Sauerkraut
- Sauteed Onions
- Coleslaw
- Pickles
- Relish
- Shredded Cheese
- Jalapenos
- Beans
- Ketchup
See who can come up with the craziest, yummiest combination!
Encourage Donations to a Charity with a Military Focus
While we often celebrate the long Memorial Day weekend with games, food, and the outdoors, there can be families who could really use the additional support due to losing a family member to the military service. Try giving back by making a donation to a charity with a military focus. You can even print out little cards to hand out to all your party-goers that promote the charity of your choice. Two we recommend checking are the Wounded Warriors Family Support and Homes for Our Troops.
We hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! If you are looking to host a Memorial Day party, chat with our event specialists. We’d love to set up to help set up a beautiful indoor or outdoor Memorial Day-themed picnic! Our team is thankful for all those who have served our country! Share photos of your Memorial Day events with us on Instagram @sleepoversandco.atl!
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