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As Longmont’s daily temps continue to creep toward triple digits, locals are seeking ways to beat the heat. Cool off and take advantage of the warm weather by hosting your own pool party. Everyone will enjoy the time spent outside soaking up the summer sun and diving into the refreshing swimming pool to cool off. Here are a few tips to help you throw the best pool party of the summer.
All parties start in one place — the guest list. These outdoor gatherings provide fantastic, low-key settings to bring together your various groups of friends. Invite your closest co-workers, neighbors, personal friends, and even acquaintances you’d like to get to know better. Send out invites so that guests have plenty of time to plan for your summer bash.
Ensure your party is picture-perfect by incorporating colorful decorations around the pool deck or yard. Cover side tables with brightly colored tableware and fresh cut flowers to add a personalized touch. Set up a beautiful drink station with decorative pitchers, ice buckets, and fresh, seasonal garnishes. Fruit-slice rafts and unicorn floaties deliver perfect Instagram-worthy pool photos that will definitely entice your guests to get in the water and splash around.
All that swimming is bound to work up an appetite. Create a snack station in the shade where guests can fuel up on healthy treats. Serve finger foods that can be prepped the night before. Fruit trays, nuts, and sliced veggies with hummus are perfect day-time snacks that are light, healthy, and nourishing.
If your backyard or pool deck has a grill, take advantage by prepping a flavorful lunch the night before. Slice peppers, mushrooms, and onions to create marinated chicken and vegetable kabobs. This simple, delicious meal is the perfect pool-side lunch that won’t take up too much of the host’s time and attention.
Craft a drink station that offers delicious, refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Create mojito and mimosa stations that allow guests to put their own mix-ins and garnishes on these go-to summer drinks. Include sparkling and cucumber infused waters to keep guests hydrated and as an alternative to boozy libations.
Compose a Spotify playlist of current and classic jams. Setting up the playlist beforehand means you can set it and forget it as the party cranks up. Keep the energy going strong with lively songs and let guests request their favorites as the party goes on.
Soak up the rest of this warm Colorado summer by hosting a lively pool party with friends and neighbors. Get the gang together all in one place to meet, mingle, and catch up over bright, flavorful cocktails and delicious snacks. They’ll love the chance to float around in a refreshing pool and relax in the shade under colorful umbrellas.
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