Graduation festivities are in full swing now that May is here. I’ve compiled a fantastic collection of high school graduation party ideas that both you and your graduate will enjoy. From centerpieces to memory jars to party goodies, there’s something for everyone! I was so excited to show you them all!
High School Grad Party Ideas
Graduating from high school is an incredible achievement that deserves to be celebrated in a big way.
However, coming up with unique high school grad party ideas might be difficult at times. Thinking about all that goes into a graduation party might be intimidating.
We’ve compiled a list of the most unique and entertaining high school graduation party ideas for you to use.
Party Decorations
Balloons
Balloons are an essential part of every charming graduation party theme. Hang letter balloons spelling out “grad” or the graduation year on a wall! This can be used as both a graduation celebration decoration and a photo backdrop.
Table and Seat Setting
A table featuring pictures, awards, and other commemorative things that showcase the graduate’s accomplishments is one of the most popular grad party ideas.
A foam display board and some printed pictures are all you’ll need to make this. Remember to put your degree on display!
Outdoor events are all the fashion right now, and cute seating areas are all the rage. It’s not only a terrific place for people to unwind, but it’s also a great location for photos.
If you’re doing an outdoor high school graduation party, make sure to include an attractive seating area.
Table Centerpieces
If you’re having guests sit at tables to eat, make sure each table has some lovely centerpieces. I like the concept of putting flowers in a vase and then decorating it with charming graduation-themed ornaments.
To give your guests something to look at while they eat, place a couple photos of the graduate on each table.
Welcome Sign
With some welcome signs in the yard, you can give your guests a warm greeting to your party. From the moment guests arrive at the house, everyone will be in a party atmosphere!
String Lights
If you’re throwing an outdoor high school graduation party, be sure to drape some lights around the yard! They’ll help light up the yard if folks party too late.
Photo Guest Books
Having a photo guestbook is a fantastic way to remember everyone who attended your celebration. Guests can use a polaroid camera to take selfies and submit them to the guestbook. Just make sure you have enough film to suit all of your guests.
This Amazon guestbook appeals to me because it includes a white gel pen and polaroid picture stickers!
Photo Booth
A photo booth is a must-have at any high school graduation celebration. They’re fortunately very simple to make. Simply arrange a lovely backdrop and encourage guests to take photos with their phones or a camera.
Remember to bring photo props! Props enhance the excitement and interactivity of your graduation party photo booth.
Make sure you have a range of amusing accessories on hand so that both the graduates and their parents may enjoy themselves.
Party Invitations
Without guests, you can’t have a fantastic graduation celebration. With these lovely customized invitations from us, you may invite them in style.
We have a variety of graduation party invitation templates to choose from, so you’re sure to find one that matches your style. Like the one I’m about to show you!
Download Help
If you’re wondering on how to download this template collection and what you should do next, please read and follow these following guides:
- Choose your template design
- Move your mouse pointer and Left-Click the template
- Wait for a while, a new page will be appeared
- Right-click the template and choose “save image as” to save it
- Locate where the file will be saved in your device and Enter
If the download process has finished, Open the file with either Microsoft Word or Adobe Photoshop. Then insert your text or party information. Print the final draft on cardstock or any printing paper.
Party Games
Throwing a graduation party is the ideal way to honor their accomplishments while also creating new memories with friends and family before they embark on their next adventure.
We’ve compiled a list of terrific graduation party games to help make your celebration unforgettable. Outdoor games, fun DIYs, and traditional party games that everyone can enjoy can all be found here.
Mad Libs
Mad Libs is a simple yet entertaining party game in which your friends use word cards to make the most ridiculous statements possible.
There are two stacks of sentence cards, one with a blank area for a word and the other with a list of terms on each card. One participant chooses a word from their sentence card, and the others try to make the best sentence possible in order to win.
You can purchase Mad Libs game cards in stores or make your own DIY version for more customized results.
Giant Twister
A great game of Giant Twister will get everyone moving and laughing. Replace the regular mat with a supersized version that allows everyone to participate.
If you’re throwing an outdoor graduation celebration, spray paint circles on the grass and bring the party outside. This also means you can be creative with your color choices and match them to the décor at your graduation party or the school colors.
Guess the Baby Grad
Everyone loves a good baby photo, and this one is perfect for a large gathering. Request your graduates’ infant photos and place them on a table for everyone to see.
For a little fun, have your visitors match the newborn photo to the grad’s name. Make it more difficult by including images from other visitors or family members, as well as modifying photos to make them look older.
Celebrate your graduates in style with a celebration full of laughing, pleasure, and games.
Your graduates will feel loved, celebrated, and encouraged as they take their next steps thanks to a winning blend of entertaining activities, wonderful food, and great company.