With beautiful spring weather in full force and Memorial Day fast approaching, folks are eager to get outside and spend time with neighbors and friends. Throwing a party to celebrate Memorial Day is a great way to bring your residents together and create a greater sense of community with minimal effort.

Utilize your Amenities

Community centers or common outdoor areas are perfect locations to host a large group. If your community has a pool, take advantage of it and advertise your get-together as a pool party! There will be no need or expense for additional entertainment or games, and since it may have just recently opened—or may be opening that weekend—residents will be excited to use it and will be more likely to attend.

Keep it Simple

If you don’t have access to a pool, don’t worry! Include these few party staples and you’ll have a successful party on your hands.

  • Decorations – For Memorial Day, festive red, white and blue décor can be purchased inexpensively at your local variety store and will make your party seem more official and put-together.
  • Music – Don’t waste money on a DJ; free or cheap streaming services like Pandora or Apple Music have plenty of family-friendly summer playlists that will turn the fun up a notch.
  • Activities – Sidewalk chalk, water balloons, or other similar activities will keep the kids entertained and allow the adults to socialize.
  • Food – Nothing brings people together like good grub! If you don’t want to spring for a caterer, break out the grill and provide hot dogs and hamburgers for everyone, and don’t forget the drinks! You can also invite your guests to bring a side or dessert to share for more variety, and to help them feel more involved in the party and invested in its success.

Plan Ahead

Most people like to make plans well ahead of time for their holiday weekend, so be sure to give them plenty of notice for your Memorial Day festivities. Pass out fliers for a more personal invitation, or send out an e-vite for a larger community with details at least a week or two before the party.

Neighborhoods thrive on a sense of friendship and unity. Make the time and effort to put together a fun and memorable party this Memorial Day weekend for those who call your community home.

Related: Spring Events to Bring Your HOA Community Together

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