Pride Month: All you need to know to Host an Epic Pride Party this Summer

Whether you’re celebrating your own identity or showing support for your LGBTQ+ friends and family, hosting a Pride party is all about spreading love and joy. Here are some tips to ensure your bash is the coolest on the block… literally!

Decor

Let’s start with the basics: décor. Picture this – your table adorned with vibrant rainbow tablecloths, glittering confetti scattered around and centrepieces bursting with colourful flowers.

For an extra cool touch, create an eye-catching rainbow ice bucket display to keep the drinks and the vibes chilled. Fill several large brightly coloured buckets or containers with Party Ice, arranging them in a line or cluster at your beverage station. The coloured buckets will create a vibrant rainbow effect – as guests grab their drinks, they’ll be greeted by a rainbow of ice that perfectly complements the Pride theme. It’s a simple yet great way to incorporate ice into your decor, ensuring your drinks stay frosty and fabulous all night long!

Drinks

Now, onto the drinks. Get ready to shake, stir, and serve! We have some great recipes that are perfect for your Pride party – for lots of recipe inspiration, click here

Nibbles

So, the drinks are sorted but what’s a party without some sweet treats? Get your bake on and whip up a batch of rainbow cupcakes , each topped with delicious rainbow-coloured icing. Or, if you’re feeling extra ambitious, why not try your hand at a

Rainbow Cupcakes

Credit: https://www.momlovesbaking.com/easy-rainbow-buttercream-cupcakes/

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

• 1 box cake mix of choice prepared according to package instructions

For the frosting

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar 16 ounces
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavouring (Tip: use clear so it doesn’t interfere with the colour
• Food colouring gel assorted colours

Method:

For the cupcakes:

1. Prepare cake mix batter according to package instructions and bake as directed.
2. Line two 12-cup muffins pans with cupcake liners and bake mix.
3. Let cool.

For the frosting:

1. Beat softened butter on medium speed with an electric or stand mixer. Beat for 3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
2. Add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract with the mixer running on low. Increase to high speed and beat for 3 minutes. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Note: If the frosting is too thick, you can add a little more cream. Just add one tablespoon at a time, then mix thoroughly until you get the consistency you like.

To decorate:

1. Divide buttercream into 6 medium bowls (like the size of a cereal bowl) and colour each with the desired food colouring.
2. Place each frosting colour into a tipless pastry bag, cut a small corner and pipe lines of buttercream onto a large piece of clingfilm placed on your counter.
3. Roll up the clingfilm into a cigar like shape and twist the ends.
4. Cut off one end and place into a large pastry bag fitted with a 1M tip.
5. Pipe swirls of rainbow frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
6. Serve immediately or store covered in the fridge up to 1 week. As for any baked goods, the taste is the best the first day!

Entertainment

Now, on to entertainment! Set up a DIY photo booth complete with rainbow-coloured props – think feather boas, oversized sunglasses, and sparkly tiaras. Encourage your guests to strike a pose and capture the memories on a Polaroid camera. It’ll be a party moment no one will forget, and guests can keep the pictures as a cute memento from the evening!

Need more inspo?

There you have it – the recipe for hosting the perfect Pride themed party. With a little creativity, good vibes, and a freezer full of ice, you’ll be well on your way to throwing a bash that’s as unforgettable as it is fabulous.

For more hosting inspo, check out Top 5 Ways to Host a Party.