How to throw a GREAT Labor Day event!

It's so close... Labor Day is right around the corner. For many of us, Labor Day weekend signals the last official weekend of summer. For others, Labor Day weekend is a time to celebrate the arrival of fall and football.

If you decided to throw the ultimate Labor Day party in your backyard, you have to invite your guests, choose a them, and create a menu that will keep them talking for years to come!


The difference between a typical pool party and a memorial Labor Day celebration might be the theme of your party. There are thousands of themes out there that can be chosen, and you are only limited by your imagination. A hawaiian Luau is one of the most popular ideas. This theme is easy to pull off and is very inexpensive. take your guests on an evening getaway to Paradise! By having an hawaiian theme your guests can wear their most colorful hawaiian print shirts. Not wanting a tropical party? Go to your local party store and check to see what themes they have available. Keep in mind that the right theme might be what keeps your guests talking for years after.


Your party's theme can influence other details as well, one of the biggest factors it influences in your food and beverages choices. Most parties stick strictly with appetizers. One of the best recipes for a Labor Day pool party is grilled Jalapeño poppers, burger sliders, hot dogs, chip and more. Depending on the age of your party guests, alcoholic beverages are a refreshing selection to your menu. Coolers, Margaritas, and beers are a very refreshing drinks that will keep your guests in the party mood.


Dont' forget the most important thing.... your guests safety! If it's a hot sunny day make sure to provide your guests with plenty of umbrellas, for those who perfer to relax in the shade. Make sure you also have plenty of sunscreen for guests as it's all too easy to get burned while sunbathing without realizing it. Remember to use plastic cups for drinks, instead of glass so there will be no broken glass around when people are in bare feet. Make sure you have your furniture around the edge of the pool with tables in between. As dusk approaches candles will become more useful as the sun sets and looks very pretty. Citronella candles on your tables are useful for keeping the bugs away, but you might want to keep some bug spray handy too.

Make sure you take full advantage of this holiday event since for many it might be the last time you will get to enjoy your pool!!!