Wild Pool Parties

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Wild pool parties can be a great way to celebrate the sun and warmth of summer, and with proper planning a pool party can be safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Splash into a wild summer celebration!

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Get Wild in the Pool

Pool parties are a great way to enjoy the summer, whether they are meant to celebrate a summer holiday such as Memorial Day or the Fourth of July, or if they’re just to cool off in a crazy way. Teen pool parties are especially popular as graduation parties, and adult pool parties can be a great way to connect and keep cool at the same time. A wild party, however, takes careful planning to be sure it is crazy fun without being dangerous or destructive.

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Themes

A fun beach theme is the perfect way to set the tone for a wild party. While a basic pool party may not need a specialized theme, an exaggerated, over-the-top theme will help make the event even crazier.

Popular pool party themes include:

Pirates: Perfect for youngsters, a pirate theme can include sunken treasure, a floating ship, and Jolly Roger beach towels, while adults may appreciate rum punch to liven up their buccaneer spirit.
Luau: A festive evening luau around the pool is a great way to bring a taste of Hawaii to any backyard pool. Tiki torches, grass skirts, and hula dancing can be fun options for a pool luau.
Tropical Paradise: A general tropical theme is perfect for any pool party, but for wild fun consider a more specialized paradise such as Jamaica, Aruba, or the Bahamas.
Waterpark: Nothing can be crazier than a day at the waterpark, and an inflatable waterslide, multiple sprinklers, and plenty of water toys can turn any backyard pool into a wild waterpark.

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Invitations

Party invitations are the first clue guests get about a party’s theme and mood. To create a wild atmosphere, choose fun invitations in bright, bold colors and shapes, such as flip-flop or beach ball invitations. Use casual language that will encourage guests to plunge into the fun, and be sure to include any special instructions such as encouraging guests to wear their brightest tropical shirt or sexiest swimsuit. To add even more character to the invitation, glue a patch of sand or a small shell onto the card to bring the beach alive right from the start.

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Decorations

Outrageous decorations can help make a fun party into a wild adventure. Instead of just a few decorative accents, go overboard with great details that will make your guests smile. In addition to themed items related to your specific party atmosphere, consider:

Faux palm trees in a bunch, decorated with coconuts or tropical birds
Tiki torches around the perimeter of the pool area
Colorful tablecloths or beach towels to decorate furnishings
Floating inner tubes and balls in the pool
Attaching silk tropical flowers to lounge chairs, trees, railings, and other areas
Decorating the guests themselves with leis, oversized colorful sunglasses, or tacky grass skirts

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Music

Background music can be a fun way to liven up any party. Calypso music is particularly suitable for pool parties, while 70s beach party music such as the Beach Boys or steel drum pieces are other options to set a tropical atmosphere. Be sure the audio equipment is safe from splashing, however, and adjust the volume to be easily heard without overpowering conversations.

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Food

Great food makes a great party, and the perfect party food for wild pool parties is easy to eat and full of flavor. Snow cones and popsicles are perfect for kids, while teens will enjoy pizza and chips. Barbeques are great for all ages, and adults can appreciate tropical drinks and grilled seafood. Small themed snacks such as pirate treasure chests of gold coins or bowls of gummi fish can also be great treats, and don’t forget a pool party cake for a tasty centerpiece.

Water balloons add wild splashes.

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Activities

Parties really get wild when the guests get into the activities. Fun options for pool parties include:

Limbo contests to tropical music
Competitions such as a belly flop splash contest, bikini modeling, swimming races, or diving contests
Unstructured play with different pool toys
Water fights with water balloons, squirt guns, hoses, and buckets

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Favors

To remind guests of all the party fun, provide favors they can enjoy even after the party ends. Squirt guns and goggles will help get guests into the party games, while flip flops, sunglasses, or beach towels are great souvenirs that can be used all summer long.

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Safety Tips for Wild Pool Parties

Even the wildest party should be a safe one, and pools can be dangerous if proper behavior is not observed. To have wild and safe fun:

Remove all trip hazards from the pool area before the party begins.
Do not allow any glass dishes, bottles, or containers in the pool area.
Use all pool equipment and aquatic toys properly.
Enforce a strict no horseplay policy for all guests.
Have sunscreen and shade available to avoid burns or heatstroke.
Have plenty of water and cool drinks available to keep guests hydrated.
If alcohol will be available, monitor guests’ consumption to avoid impairment.
Keep a first aid kit nearby in case of scrapes or minor injuries.
Keep the noise level moderate so any emergency calls can be easily heard and so the party does not disturb neighbors.

Wild pool parties are a great way to cool off in the summer while heating up friendships. With a crazy theme, proper party planning, and appropriate safety measures, a summer splash party will be a wildly good time.

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