Looking for the perfect graduation party ideas and decorations?
Great! I’m thrilled you’re here.
It is so fun to celebrate a person’s achievements with a graduation party.
This list is full of graduation party ideas from food, decor, games and more.
They will make sure your graduate is well celebrated and everyone has a wonderful time!
But beyond these pictures, you’ll find many links to posts I’ve also written that will help you out as well, like: food bars for a party, backyard entertaining ideas, and more!
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Let’s get to it!
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Graduation Party Ideas – Food & Drinks
These cap top water bottles from How Does She are so festive and fun!
Speaking of drinks, how about this awesome backyard wheel barrow drink station?
You’ll find this idea, along with many others at fun Entertaining Ideas Using Ice.
Source: The Crafted Sparrow
A drink bar is a wonderful way to let guests customize their beverage of choice!
This soda bar is brilliant, allowing everyone to mix in their favorite soda flavorings.
Source: Pinterest
Charcuterie boards are an awesome entertaining options.
Full of variety, easy and fun to assemble these grad numbers add an extra special touch!
Homemade Recipes highlighted these awesome neatly packaged veggie cups and dip.
They are so pretty displayed on the teared tray.
Source: Pinterest
A taco bar is a great food bar idea for any party, especially graduation!
This fun play on words decor sign makes it even more festive.
Source: Curated Edit
Who doesn’t love candy? Even big kids (and adults generally do 😉 )
If you’re hosting an outdoor party, keep pesky bugs away by keeping them in glass jars with lids.
Mint Event Designs is responsible for this show stopper.
I LOVE the cookie bar idea. So much simpler than serving a full meal and something that every graduation party guest will enjoy!
Source: Pinterest
How cute are these fruit charcuterie cups?
Perfectly portioned and ready for guests to grab and snack on at their leisure!
And the most creative graduate party award goes to… Turner Family x4!
These Reeces cup choclate hats are absolutely adorable!
This is just one of many impressive party food ideas you can browse on this post 35 Impressive Housewarming Party Ideas.
So many delicious party appetizers and decor ideas that would be great for a graduation party as well.
How about this awesome no back graduation party food idea from Karin’s Cottage?
Customize your graduate’s school colors to the ribbon and you’re done!
Source: Pinterest
I loved this pasta bar idea from Bite Sized Kitchen.
Completely customizable for guests to make and also inexepensive!
One hosting tip though, you will need to think about how to keep your food warm on the buffet table.
Source: Pinterest
This popcorn bar is brilliant, and won’t break the bank!
Baskets of a variety of flavors and serving scoops will keep guests snacking away.
What graduate would not enjoy a smores station?
You’ll find this idea and many more on the post 7 Go-To Backyard Entertaining Ideas.
Feeding a crowd does not have to be fussy, or expensive!
This DIY sandwich station looks great and is full of goodies.
Check it out and many other budget friendly party food ideas at 10 Crowd Pleasing Food Bars For A Party
Source: Rachel Barkowski
This idea is too good not to include.
A cinnamon sugar churro stick nestled into fresh caramel sauce ~ yes please!
I love the idea of a candy station at a graduation party!
You can find these Candy Bar Printable’s on ETSY.
No tiered cupcake trays? No worries!
This awesome graduation party ideas from Blissfully Domestic is perfect!
Graduation Party Ideas – Decorations
Source: Pinterest
How awesome are these light up GRAD letter with balloon arch?
They will offer a warm glow even into the evening hours perfect for indoors or out.
Source: Pinterest
This gorgeous balloon entrance has long tasseled balloon tails that frame the walkway.
What a fun and festive decor idea that is also reasonably priced.
First things first, you’ll want to signal to your guests that they are in the right location!
I love these graduation party signs from Amazon.
This touching graduation party idea was posted by Our Humble Hive.
What a great way to send your graduate off with personal notes from family and friends.
Source: Pinterest
This stacked painted pallet photo back drop packs a serious punch.
What a creative DIY, perfect for number balloon lettering and a side balloon arch.
How fun is this idea from Cassidy Lucille?
Seeing your graduate grow through the years would be enough to make any parent get sentimental!
Just sayin! 😉
This photo collage is featured on the party website, which has no rival, Catch My Party.
Such a beautiful design, and something that you could mimic in a variety of fashions!
Source: Up Country Camp Instragram
This colorful boho style grad party has laid back floor seating and gorgeous assorted pillows.
The hanging banners and balloons are festive and ready for a good time.
Huge balloon numbers are the perfect graduation party idea!
You can snag these on Amazon for less than $15!
Source: Pinterest
Don’t forget to create a space for cute graduation party pictures.
This simple party backdrop has a white cloth, and pretty party themed accents secured along the top!
This cute DIY sign was created By Sophia Lee!
A chalkboard sign would be really cute too, and a great way to signal guests in from the street.
By Sophia Lee also showcases this lovely photo backdrop!
The graduate and their guests are going to want to snap pics and save memories of this important day.
Consider making a designated photo op space, you’ll be so glad you did!
Oh My Creative showcases these adorable and simple graduation party centerpieces.
They are easy to make and completely customizable!
Domestic Fashionista posted a photo of this lovely graduation party setting.
I love that she considered places for her guests to sit, as well as mingle.
The combination of the white table cloth and stripped runner is just fab!
…Not to mention the lights. <3
Graduation Party Checklist
Is your head reeling with ideas?
I hope so!
I wanted to list this helpful checklist below help you get started and get organized!
There is no right or wrong to host a graduation party.
Make it unique to you and your graduate and it’s sure to be a success!
If you find yourself still stressing about the upcoming event, you might want to check out this post below.
Hostess With The Mostest How To
It will help you ease the tensions, plan ahead, and know when to quit stressing. 😉
It’s going to be great.
High School Graduation Party Games
Let’s end this post on a fun note, shall we?!
I love having a few un orchestrated backyard games set up at any outdoor gathering!
Below are some tried and true outdoor party games that would be perfect for your graduation party.
Snag your Cornhole game here!
Source: Pinterest
This fun interactive graduation party idea allows guests to have blast snapping old school polaroids and posting them in a guests book.
I can only imagine that fun that this will create!
Don’t forget about the tunes!
Most graduates listen to music continuously! Why not set the tone for a fun and festive gathering with this Wireless Blue Tooth Speaker.
Picking the playlist…I’ll leave that wrestling match up to you and your grad! 😉
I couldn’t wrap up this post without showcasing this Life Sized Jenga game!
This is SO. MUCH. FUN.
One of families favorites for sure!
Happy Graduation Party Planning!
I hope you found some ideas and resources that will help you plan the perfect graduation party.
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