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Summer Fun Flip-Flops Party

Whether poolside or on a sunny beach, make that summer birthday kid happy to invite buddies over for a splashing good time.  Swimsuits and beach towels are a must...and put a call out to each guest to bring their coolest water toys!


Flip-Flops Cake

Summer Fun Flip-Flops Party Menu

Pluto Pizza Dogs

Watermelon Wedges*

Dreamy Tropical Cream Fizz

Flip-Flops Cake

*Recipe is not included

 Check out the How-To Video for the Flip-Flops Cake here!

Make It Special!

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.

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

Food Preparation Guide

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. 

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