Plan Ahead
The Day Before
- Make and decorate the Flip Flop Cake.
- Chill glass mugs or goblets (if using for the Cream Fizz; otherwise use disposable cold drink cups).
About One Hour Before Serving Guests
- Cut up watermelon wedges; arrange on tray.
- Heat grill.
- Prep ingredients for Pluto Pizza Dogs.
Just Before Serving
- Grill hot dogs and heat pizza sauce.
- Blend up Dreamy Tropical Cream Fizz.
Party Guide
Check out the How-To Video for the Flip-Flops Cake here!
Party Invitations
- Cut flip-flops from cardstock and have the birthday child decorate. Make sure the "when and where" info is included.
- Invite guests to dress in swimsuit and beach gear.
- Check out the summer themed invitations at Kodak Gallery!
Party Decorations
- Outfit each guest with a pair of funky sunglasses, beach towels and plastic floral leis as they arrive.
- Use blow up beach balls to decorate the party space.
Party Games & Activities
- Organize a beach ball kick-ball game. Or make the birthday kid the target for a “dunk tank”, but use water guns for squirting the “target”.
- Decorate take-home flip-flops with ribbons, yarn or balloons.
- Play catch the water balloon. Pair off with each pair receiving a water balloon. One throws the balloon to the other, those who catch the balloon without bursting move a step further from their partner. When the balloon bursts, the couple is eliminated. The game continues until a winning pair is left.
- Play beach music
Party Favors
- Outfit each guest with a pair of funky sunglasses and plastic floral leis as they arrive.
Food Fun
- Have colorful paper beverage umbrellas and neon straws at the ready for the tropical drinks.
Party Pictures