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Happy Summer!!! Since we live in South Florida our summer is all about the water. So today I am sharing some easy tips to help you throw an epic summer time bash. It is the perfect way for you to connect with friends and win prizes from Dr Pepper.
Pool Party Ideas for Adults
Get Colorful for Backyard Pool Party Ideas for Adults
From floats to food I love to have lots of pops of color for a pool party. Is there anything better than sunshine and a colorful party with your friends?
Pool Floats for Backyard Pool Party Ideas for Adults
You can never have too many pool floats. For this party we wanted to keep the feeling as tropical so we bought a watermelon, strawberry and flamingo floats for our friends. And we bought a baby pool float to use as our floating cooler. Since swimming can make you very thirsty we also bought an assortment of floats for our drinks. Put your drinks and drink floats into your floating cooler so friends can swim up and get a drink and pick their float.
Pro Tip: Don't forget to buy an electric pump too. It will make blowing up your floats that much easier. You can do it all the day before so you don't have to stress about it the day of the party.
Ice Cold Drinks
Serve your drinks in a kiddie pool with ice and mini drink floats like these.
Fun Straws
Playful straws make everything more festive. These cheers straws are the perfect addition to your pool party. They are plastic so they will last unlike paper straws. What would you want your straws to say on them? Order these yay straws off Amazon.
Pool Party Food Ideas
For pool party food ideas I love to keep the food fresh, healthy and colorful too. I like to keep the menu simple so I can enjoy my guests. Some of my favorite things to serve for a pool party include:
- Fruit Tray. To make this tray I put a small cake stand on top of a large one. Let your guest make their own mixed fruit salad.
- Mango salsa is also perfect for a pool party. You can prep it the night before and serve it as a dip for a topping for your protein like these Chicken Kebabs
Don't forget about dessert. Simply add popsicles onto a tray of ice and send them out to your guests on one of the pool rafts! It is easy to refill them. They will go fast!
Who will you invite to your Pool Party this summer?
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Mimi says
I seriously wish I had a pool cause a pool party sounds so good right now! floats are so fun
Cristy says
I agree. Floats make everything more fun!
Liz Mays says
I do think it's fun having lots and lots of pool floats available for the guests! You definitely have to keep the cold drinks ready too.
Cristy says
Floats do make everything better. And a cold drink is a must with the heat.
Allison Cooper says
Oh I am so down for a no kids invited pool party this summer - best idea ever! Love these pool floaties!
Cristy says
Right? Why do we always let the kids have all the fun.
Audrey says
I think it's a great idea to come up with different pool party ideas. These are great for something distinct. Who doesn't like floats?
Cristy says
I think pool floats make everything better
Jazz says
I love these food ideas!
Cristy says
Thank you. So many yummy ideas work for a pool party.
Marcei says
These pool floaties are cracking me up! So many cute ways to decorate with them!
Cristy says
Don’t they make life better.
Amy says
I bet there are no shortage of pool parties in Florida! This looks really colorful and refreshing!
Cristy says
This is so true. We are all about the water especially in the summer
Sherry says
These are all great ideas for a pool party. Having a floating cooler is ingenious!
Cristy says
Thank you. I was so excited that it worked!!!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I remember when I was younger my parents had a ton of pool floats, they were so fun. We always have cold sodas and waters on ice in the shade for when we get out.
Cristy says
Floats make everything better
Kathy says
This is a wonderful idea. I just wish I had my own pool so I could have pool parties. Hopefully someday! This really is a great idea for adults.
Cristy says
Thank you. The kids pool works for a cooler even if you don’t have a pool.
Abbi @Pomsly says
This is so colorful! Makes me want to have some fun in the sun!
Cristy says
Thank you. Love a colorful party especially for summer
krystal says
I am obsessed with all the colorful accessories! We usually drink Dr Pepper since it's a bubbly treat for us. Love those straws!
Cristy says
Me too. Love Dr Pepper too.
Heather says
I am so glad to see this with all the happy pool floats! You're never too old for a pool party with friends.
Cristy says
I agree. Love a pool party. Especially in the summer
Vanessa Price says
Those are so cute. I bet they'd brighten up any pool party.
Cristy says
I love the floats too
Rachel says
I love the floating drink holders. I need them in my life! Summer will be complete.
Cristy says
They are the best. We use them all the time
janis says
That looks like a pool party with some great ideas for grownups to have this summer. The inflated drink holders really set the tone for a festive get together with friends.
Cristy says
The floats make everything more fun
adriana says
This is such a fun idea! You can never go wrong with this many fun pool floats! 😉
Cristy says
I totally agree!!
Wanda Lopez says
I love floats! I've seen so many around that an adult pool party is a brilliant idea. Loving all of your ideas. I think it's party time!
Cristy says
Thank you. Party time for sure!
Jessica Lighter says
This is such a fun party!! Love all the floats and all these tips!
Cristy says
Me too. Nothing better than a pool party!