Mexican Outdoor Party
Throwing a Mexican outdoor party is a great way to get into the spirit of the summer. It's a fun, easy to pull off theme for outdoor entertaining, and who doesn’t love Mexican food?
You don’t have to wait for Cinco de Mayo to celebrate with Mexican food and music. Invite your friends over and get your margarita glasses ready. It’s time to give this outdoor party a try. Print or bookmark this page and you’ll have plenty of ideas to get you started.
InvitationsYou can make themed invitations on your computer – or purchase them at any party store. You can usually find many other accessories and props for Mexican Outdoor Party themed supplies at the local party store, but it’s best to use natural or authentic items whenever possible. Activity Ideas Teach the Mexican Hat Dance or any other Mexican style of danceFind someone who can play the guitar or mandolin, and have a group lessonA Piñata is always fun – even for adult partiesHave a puppet show with Mexican puppetsJust socialize with friends and family and have fun! Food Ideas Chicken or Beef Tacos Burritos Corn chips- red, black and yellow Hot Salsa Guacamole -homemade is the best! Chicken or Beef Enchiladas Roasted corn on the cob Cold Three Bean Salad Fresh produce in large pottery bowls Drink Ideas Margaritas ( don’t forget the rim salt!) Corona with plenty of lime wedges to go around Large metal pitchers of ice water Soda for the kids Themed Décor/Prop Ideas Cactus plants on the tables Large pots of hibiscus plants Colorful table cloths Large cloth napkins in bright colors Tortilla warmers at each table Chili lights strung from the umbrellas Brightly colored rustic earthenware plates( refrain from using paper plates) Mexican Glassware (thick heavy glasses- usually found in green) Striped Mexican blankets- for picnic style eating or to use layered on the tables Hang piñatas from the garden trees Tissue paper flowers and crepe paper garlands Terra cotta pots with bright flowers Music Ideas Hire a Mariachi band (it may not be as expensive as you think) Mexican guitar music
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