Pride theme parties are a great way to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and show support for diversity and inclusion. Whether you're planning a virtual party or an in-person event, there are many ways to make your party a memorable and meaningful experience.
When planning a pride theme party, the first step is to choose a date and location. Many cities have pride parades and events throughout the year, so you can plan your party to coincide with a local event. If you're planning a virtual party, you can choose a date and time that works for your guests.
Decorations are an important aspect of any party, and a pride theme party is no exception. Use colorful decorations, such as rainbow banners, balloons, and streamers to create a festive atmosphere. You can also incorporate symbols of the LGBTQ+ community, such as the rainbow flag and the transgender flag.
Food and drinks are also an important part of any party. For a pride theme party, you can serve up a variety of rainbow-colored foods and drinks. A rainbow fruit platter, rainbow cupcakes, and rainbow cocktails are all great options. You can also create a signature cocktail that is inspired by the LGBTQ+ community.
Music is an essential part of any party, and a pride theme party is no different. Create a playlist of LGBTQ+ artists and songs that celebrate the community. This can include artists such as Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, and The Village People. You can also have a virtual lip sync battle with your guest where they can lip sync their favorite LGBTQ+ songs.
Virtual activities are a great way to keep guests engaged and entertained during a virtual party. You can organize games and activities that can be played online, here are some ideas for games to play at a Pride party:
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"Queer Trivia" – Create a trivia game that focuses on LGBTQ+ history, pop culture, and current events. This can be a fun way to educate guests and start conversations about the LGBTQ+ community.
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"Rainbow Charades" – This is a spin on the classic game of charades, but with a Pride twist. Write the names of popular LGBTQ+ movies, TV shows, and books on slips of paper and have guests act them out.
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"Rainbow Pictionary" – Another spin on a classic game, this time Pictionary! Draw LGBTQ+ related words, phrases, and symbols and have your guests guess what they are.
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"Queer Escape Room" - Create an escape room with a theme of LGBTQ+ rights and history, where players have to solve puzzles and clues to escape.
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"Pride Scavenger Hunt" - Create a scavenger hunt that takes guests around the party to find different items or complete tasks related to LGBTQ+ history and culture.
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"LGBTQ+ Lip Sync Battle" - Have guests lip sync to their favorite LGBTQ+ songs and have a vote for the best performance.
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"Pride Parade" - Have guests come up with their own pride parade floats and costumes, and have them parade around the party.
All the games above can be adjusted to be played virtually if the party is hosted online. Remember that the most important thing is to have fun, and to celebrate the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community.
Guest speakers are a great addition to any party, and a pride theme party is no exception. Invite a guest speaker to talk about the current state of LGBTQ+ rights, or to share their personal story about being part of the community. This can be a great way to start a conversation and educate guests about the LGBTQ+ community.
Donations are also a great way to give back to the LGBTQ+ community. Encourage guests to make a donation to an LGBTQ+ organization, such as The Trevor Project or the Human Rights Campaign.
Finally, merchandise is a great way to remember the party. Create your own pride-themed merchandise such as t-shirts, buttons, or stickers to give to guests as a party favor.
With these ideas, you're sure to throw a pride theme party that everyone will remember! Not only it will be a fun and memorable event, but it will also help to educate and support the LGBTQ+ community.
