You have a pool, the holiday weekend is coming, and you are probably thinking about having a Memorial Day pool party. There's no better way to kick off the unofficial start of summer than with a backyard BBQ and swim party.
It's time to throw a patriotic pool party to honor those who served in the United States Armed Forces.
If you're like many of our customers, you're ready to get the summer started! Here are your Memorial Day pool party tips. Let's start with a planning checklist.
Pool Party Checklist
Here's a list of what you need to do to get ready for your party.
- Create a guest list of friends and family.
- Either invite them through email or text, or you can design patriotic pool party invitations.
- Decide what food you are serving. Will you provide the BBQ portion and ask guests to bring sides and desserts, or will you do it all.
- Choose your party themed drinks. Always have water on hand so people don't get dehydrated.
- Create a playlist of music for your party.
- Gather patriotic themed plates, napkins, silverware, and cups.
- Buy any decorations you need. This might include streamers, tablecloths, candles, etc.
- Attend to your lighting. If you have LED lights, consider using only red, white, and blue. You can also grab some string lights to hang outside for ambiance.
- Check your pool games, noodles, and floats. If yours have seen better days, come see us for new ones.
- Choose a few pool games and backyard games to play during your party.
- Test your pool water. Bring us a water sample so we can make sure your water is crystal clear and clean for party day.
- Clean your grill. If you are grilling, make sure you also have enough charcoal. Come see us for all your Big Green Egg needs!
- Grab some extra towels to have for guests who might forget theirs.
- Check over your patio furniture. Need some extra seating? Come see our selection of Ledge Lounger and C.R. Plastics.
To Conclude
Once you tackle the above to-do list, you are ready for a great party.
Lastly, don't forget to set a water watcher during your pool water. This is an adult who watches the pool area to keep everyone safe. Do rotate adults so no one person has to miss the whole party.
Have fun and enjoy your first step into summer!
