Independence Day 2018 is fast approaching and here at Party Glitters locations in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island we have a few ideas for your 4th of July party.
Decorate your backyard or patio for a 4th of July Party with these fun and festive ideas. You will love these easy-to-make red, white and blue decorations.
Clothespin Wreath
Greet guests with this fun, patriotic wreath. Buy a pack of at least 70 clothespins and spray-paint them in red, white, and blue. Glue stars punched from cardstock on the blue pieces and arrange all of the painted clothespins on a 12” wire wreath. Hang up your homemade project on your door (and use it next year, too). You can find all party supplies and decorations at our Queens locations.
American Flag Mason Jars
If you can’t get enough of mason jars, this is the project for you. Create a centerpiece by painting the flag pattern on a row of three jars. Place them on a tray or rectangular plate and fill with pretty flowers – simple white ones will work best and won’t take away from the flag design. For these and more party supplies visit our Brooklyn location.
Washi Tape Cutlery
Need a last-minute decorating idea? Take your plain plastic cutlery and add some washi tape in a patriotic theme. You can get creative with mixing and matching the different patterns and colors. It’s a small festive detail that will really surprise your guests. You can find all party supplies and decorations at our Hauppauge location.
We hope these ideas will help make your Independence Day party unforgettable.

Throwing a Luau summer party is fun and, here at Party Glitters in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island, we compiled a few ideas to make a great Luau 2018 party.

If you plan to use luau party supplies, our suggested party supply list will definitely be helpful in determining the specific products necessary for your upcoming celebration. Along with traditional party supplies like tableware and decorations, you may want to consider purchasing or borrowing the following items:

Grass skirts
Leis for Each Guest
Plastic or Inflatable Palm Trees
Beach Balls
Beach Towels
Sunscreen
Disposable Cameras

All of these items and many more you can find in our stores in Brooklyn, Queens and Hauppauge.

Luau Party Decorations
From the moment that guests arrive at your party, they'll know that they've arrived in paradise. Here are some tips on how to make any space look straight out of the tropics:
Make a sandcastle centerpiece: purchase textured, sand-colored spray paint at any local hardware store. Spray paint shoe boxes and use them to form the main part of the castle. To construct the towers, glue Styrofoam cones to empty coffee cans, then paint. Other details, such as scallops across the top of the castle, can be cut out of Styrofoam and painted.
Visit a local travel agency and ask for old travel posters of Hawaii, the Caribbean, or other tropical destinations, and hang them throughout the party area.
Use decorative fringe to give a tropical vibe to tables, doorways, and your deck.
If you're hosting the party outdoors, use play sand to set up a "beach." You can use a sandbox or, if one isn't available, spread sand on large trash bags for easy cleanup.
Lay out beach towels for the kids to sit on as they eat or play games.
Pile seashells and starfish in the corners of the party area and surround them with sand.
Set up tiki torches along the driveway or sidewalk leading up to the party location.
Hang string decorations from doorways and the ceiling that feature hula girls and brightly colored flowers.
Cut large flower shapes out of different colors of construction paper and tape them to the walls and doors.
Balloons are a must-have at any party! Combine a luau-themed Mylar balloons with four or five solidly colored latex balloons and secure them with balloon weights throughout the party area. Also, tie balloons to the chair where the birthday child will sit.
Cups shaped like pineapples or coconuts are the perfect way to ensure your tableware reflects the party's theme.
Play luau party music in the background. Steel drum bands are a good choice.
Create striking photo ops using wall decorating kits that will bring a piece of paradise into your home.
Centerpieces with hibiscus flowers will be sure to add a pop of color to any display.
Personalized party banners are ideal for adding to the ambiance of your event while sharing special sentiments with the celebrant.

Luau Party Favor Ideas
Once the festivities come to an end, be sure to thank your guests for coming by sending them off with tropical party favors! From generic summer party surprises to ones that are more specifically hula and luau themed, there are a variety of fun party items to choose from when picking items for your goodie bags.

InflatableBeach Balls
Squirt Guns
Lei Bracelets
Decks of Cards
Tiki Cups
Flamingo or Flip Flop Shaped Straws
Flip Flop Shaped Candy
Bright Pencil Cases and Notepads
Lei Necklaces
Sunglasses
Hula Skirts
Alternatively, consider choosing complete favor sets or personalized products such as zipper pulls, lollipops, and stickers for filling up loot bags.

We hope that this few ideas will make your 2018 Luau Party truly unforgettable. And for all your party supplies, don't forget to check out our online store and our locations in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island.