How to Throw a Party for World Party Day

If you've never heard of World Party Day, you're not the only one! This holiday was created somewhat recently as a way to encourage everyone to celebrate together despite cultural differences. What could be better than a day when everyone parties? Let's learn the back story of this holiday held on April 3rd and how to throw a party for it!

How World Party Day Got Started

This party holiday wasn't just created because people like to party, but was inspired by a novel. The novel was written by Vanna Borita and titled Flight: A Quantum Fiction, first published in 1995. At the end of the book, a celebration for the entire world counts down to the date of April 3 in the year 2000. The idea took hold quickly and was first celebrated on April 3, 1996. This special day has no ties to politics or religious notions, therefore it's a beautiful and neutral day for all to come together and celebrate everything that's good in life.

Are There Special Traditions?

There is a popular slogan that partygoers enjoy saying on this global day and that is, Pass the food and turn up the music! Whether you're partying with friends and family, people you have never met before, or connecting with others virtually, everyone can get down with some good grub and music with a beat. The theme that celebration is a way to defeat war and suffering can be considered a World Party Day tradition. Let Ultimate Party show you how to throw a great party for this day with these fun ideas!

Bring a Cultural Dish

Throwing a potluck party is an easy way to share the load of feeding a crowd. For this theme, ask everyone to bring a dish that connects with their heritage and culture. You're sure to get some creative dishes and a variety of delicious foods you may not normally eat. To take it a step further, you could also encourage guests to wear clothing that is traditional to their ancestral regions.

Arts and Crafts Party

The act of creating something is the perfect theme for World Party Day when we think about the opposite of war and destruction. We love the idea of an arts and crafts party because it can be adapted for guests of any age. Start by getting crafty in your party room with streamer decorations. Simple crafts with glue, crayons, and construction paper are perfect for young kids, while teens and adults can enjoy a more sophisticated project like landscape painting. For an adults-only party, serve up some wine and charcuterie hors d'oeuvres!

Dance Party

A dance party definitely embodies the turn up the music slogan of World Party Day. An easy way to throw a custom dance party is to decorate with music-themed party supplies, use your favorite music platform app, and take requests from your guests. When your guests run out of ideas, just find a party music playlist to keep the beats going. Keep a stash of party favors to hand out to the partygoers with the best dance moves. If your party is planned to last into the night, consider going with a glow party theme and get some glow sticks for guests to wave around.

Game Night

Games can help get everyone involved and excited, regardless of whether someone is an extrovert or an introvert. Your World Party Day game night theme can go in so many different directions! You and your friends might want to throw a gambling night with poker and blackjack. Or, keep it family-friendly with classic board games like Sorry and Monopoly. Do you have a group of teens to entertain? Break out the video games and hold a video game competition with plenty of snacks. Make your game night party theme pop with fun gaming decorations and party supplies.

Virtual Party

Sometimes friends and family members are separated from us by thousands of miles. Luckily, we can connect with them using virtual platforms on our computers, tablets, and cell phones. A fun idea to help your loved ones all over the world get connected is to send them some party balloons online. Ask your friends to inflate their balloons and place them in their virtual background so it appears like everyone is connected and in party mode on World Party Day.

However you decide to throw a party for World Party Day this April 3rd, just remember to pass the food and turn up the music! Make your party one-of-a-kind and browse our party store's huge variety of unique party supplies. We've got everything you need from tableware to party favors, decorations, party accessories, and so much more!