Graduation is a momentous milestone and an occasion very much worth celebrating. While 2020 certainly changed the way in which we celebrate high school and college graduations, we do have something to look forward to this season.
Family celebrations have gone online, and virtual celebrations and distanced drive-by parades have become a way for everyone to connect and celebrate the graduate in your life.
However you decide to celebrate your grad this year, from virtual celebrations to backyard gatherings, these festive themes are here to get the party started.
1. College Colors
Is your grad college-bound? Then celebrate their high school graduation with decorations featuring the college or university’s school colors. While this is certainly a more traditional party theme, it’s easy to add personal touches, like glitter-filled balloons with confetti in the institution’s colors or cupcakes decorated with the school logo or mascot.
2. Garden Party
Everyone loves brunch, so bring the mimosas and avocado toast to your backyard with an outdoor garden party graduation theme. Then, celebrate your grad with a full spread of delicious breakfast foods and a fun dessert display like a trendy donut wall. Additionally, you’ll want to encourage guests to dress up for the occasion in their best floral dresses and pastel dress shirts to match the theme. Add a few long tables, pretty flower displays, and some balloons scattered about and you’ve got yourself a party — and lots of donuts, too.
3. Virtual
Celebrating virtually this graduation season? An online celebration can be just as fun as an in-person gathering. First, sit down with your son or daughter and choose a set of graduation announcements. Remember to add elements like their senior photo and important details related to their graduation ceremony and your virtual celebration. Once the announcements have been sent, have fun with your virtual party planning. In that vein, set up a themed virtual background to mark the occasion. You can also plan ahead and have some food and drinks delivered to your guests to enjoy during the celebration, plan a virtual tour of their college campus, and get everyone together online to play some fun, competitive games.
4. School Spirit
Moving ahead to the next chapter in life means closing the previous one. As your son or daughter moves from high school to college, celebrate them with party décor in their high school colors, share some of their favorite memories from the past four years, and display their achievements for all guests to see. A long table decorated with photos, sports awards, and academic achievements are just a few examples you can work with. Moreover, this is a great way for your grad to say their goodbyes to high school and hello to their next adventure, all while showing off their hard work and achievements.
5. Fun Fiesta
Pinatas aren’t just for birthdays. Go all out for your grad with a fiesta-themed graduation celebration complete with pinatas, a taco bar, and some south-of-the-border flair like inflatable cactus decorations, colorful pom-poms, brightly colored wall hangings, and agua frescas. Bright, happy colors like orange, blue, green, yellow, and pink work great for this theme. You might also want to consider putting together fun party favors featuring treats like Jarritos sodas and traditional Mexican candies.
Bonus Idea! Classic Gothic Theme
A party with a Goth twist is guaranteed to spice up your graduation ceremonies. A final hurrah before you move onto the next phase of your life, the Gothic theme is festive and captures the dark yearning that resides in all of us. Decorate with black balloons and streamers, have everyone dress in their most fashionable gothic attire, and set up some mood lighting to really get into the spooky spirit!
So whether you’re going to be graduating soon or not, this gothic theme graduation party will make for a memorable send-off.
Consider These and Other Fun Party Theme Ideas
As your grad gets ready to turn their tassel, give them a graduation party they’ll remember for a lifetime. From festive parties featuring pinatas to virtual gatherings replete with games, these graduation party ideas make for a great way to send off your grad.
