Circus Party
by: Spaceships and Laser Beams
I am so thrilled to have Spaceships and Laser Beams sharing tips on how you can create your very own Circus Party {even on a budget}! What child doesn’t love some part of the circus? I know I loved it all as a child, even the clowns!
Bright colors, yummy treats and interesting games—what’s not to like about a circus birthday party? Whether you opt to suggest a circus with a dessert table decoration or set up your own entire backyard version, the circus/carnival theme is a popular birthday party idea for a wide range of ages. If you hope to transport guests to a vintage era or stick with contemporary times, whatever your rendition of the circus, there are common elements that make this celebration the colorful experience it is. So what supplies do you need to host a circus party? Here’s a check-list to get you started thinking about what represents “circus”:
Decorations for a Circus Birthday Party
- Balloons
- Big Top tent, at least an allusion to the famous stripes
- Marquee lights
- Criss-crossed pennants
- Concession stand/s
- Colorful circus pedestals
Cast of Characters for a Circus Birthday Party
- Clowns
- Master of ceremonies
- Strongman
- Trapeze artists
- Animal trainers
Animals for a Circus Birthday Party
(stuffed, cardboard or real!)
- Elephants
- Roaring lions/tigers
- Monkeys, gorillas
- Performing seals
- Dancing dogs
- Ponies
Food for a Circus Birthday Party
- Candied/caramel apples
- Peanuts
- Cotton candy
- Rainbow lollipops
- Elephant ears
- Lemonade
Circus Birthday Party Activities
- Face painting
- Bounce house
- Clowns
- Jugglers
- Dunk tank
- Balloon art
- Sack races
- Relay races
- Duck shoot/arcade type games
- Games such as ball or ring toss
- Pony rides, even stick ponies amuse little ones
- Don’t forget to offer prizes for game winners, too.
Of course not every element on this list will be at every circus themed party but hopefully this gives your imagination a jumping off point.
I’ve seen families successfully suggest the sweetest big top circus on a small-scale dessert table and I’ve been amazed at over-the-top parties with actual kiddie rides and animals in private backyards. In every case the birthday child was celebrated and guests were delighted with this fun theme that doesn’t fail to amuse!
For more specific suggestions and visual inspiration, check out my circus and carnival theme categories at Spaceships and Laser Beams.
Stephanie Keeping is a wife to Mike, mom to a boy named Sam, a blogger, and an Etsy-preneur. She celebrates boyish charm at Spaceships and Laser Beams, where she talks about all things boy and birthday party. You can connect with her on Facebook, Google+,
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