Rainbow Party Ideas

There is nothing prettier or more upbeat than a rainbow theme for a party. A rainbow theme also works well with St. Patrick's Day, Noah's Ark, Muppets, Rainy Day, Mystical Unicorns or Wizard of Oz themes.


Rainbow Number Candles	Pastel Rainbow Boa	1.25" Rainbow Springs	Rainbow Twist Beads	Rainbow Cylinder Beads

25" Rainbow LED Lanyard	1" Rainbow Disco Ball	Rainbow Bead Bracelets	Sugarfree Rainbow Pops	Rainbow Candles

8" Rainbow Disco Ball	12" Rainbow Disco Ball	Rainbow Lei	LED 22" Rainbow Lei	Rainbow Stovetop Hat

2.5" Rainbow Coil	Super Rainbow Boa	Flashing Rainbow Boa	Rainbow Flicker Light	Rainbow LED 2009 Glasses

Rainbow Silk Leis	Rainbow Show Daddy Hat

Party Slogan:

After selecting a theme for your party, choose a slogan to use in your invitations, and to use to tie in decorations and personalized favors. Find the perfect slogan for your party by trying one of the following, or by thinking of one that fits your guest of honor’s personality:

Over the Rainbow
Color Explosion
Rainbow Connection
Color Burst
All the Colors of the Rainbow
At the End of the Rainbow
Catch The Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark

Rainbow Sprinkles
Follow the Rainbow
Rainbow Bridge
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Rainbow Brite
Rainbow Dance Party
A Rainbow Gathering
Rainbow to the Stars

Rainbow in the Sky
Rainbow Bright-Rainbow Night
Rainbow Paradise
Painted Rainbow
Candy Rainbow
Rainbow Beach Party
Sunshine and Rainbows
Rainbow Fairy
Rainbow N the Clouds

Invitations:

Choose theme invitations to let your guests know that they are an important part of this birthday celebration.

Draw rainbows on cardstock. Write party details on the back.

Consider making an invitation using cardstock and satin ribbons to form a rainbow on the front of the card.

Invite guest to wear their favorite clothes in the colors of the rainbow: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet.

Outdoor decorations:


Rainbow Stars Banner	Rainbow Border

Float helium filled rainbow colored balloons to a light post or mailbox so there will be no mistaking where the fun will be that day, or set on either side of the doorway.

Greet your guests by hanging a Rainbow Stars Banner or Rainbow Border from your front door or entrance, with a special message for the guest of honor.

A giant cardboard rainbow attached to the side of your child's slide ( sliding down the rainbow... )

Music

Never underestimate the power of music to set the tone for your party.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow
The Rainbow Connection
Pretty Colors
I Can Sing A Rainbow
She's A Rainbow, The Rolling Stones 1967
Here comes that rainbow again - Johnny Cash

Color Scheme:

Use rainbow colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet), then add some fun props related to your theme to create a spectacular party setting!

Indoor Decorations:

Bubble machine blowing bubbles outside the entrance.

Doorways hung with streamers in a rainbow pattern.

Balloons can economically transform any room, backyard or park into a festive rainbow space in a matter of minutes by using some of the following ideas:

Place an arch of rainbow balloons over the entryway.
Balloon Clouds are a perfect addition to a rainbow party, us our How to make Balloon Clouds instructions to decorate your party area.
Use a Helium Tank to fill balloons. Tie Curling Ribbon to balloons, and group them together. (Odd numbers look best: 3, 5, or 7) Place groupings of balloons around the party room.
Tie a bunch of helium filled balloons to the birthday child’s chair, or tie one to the back of each chair.
If you choose not to use helium, tie balloons to varying lengths of curling ribbon, and hang balloons from the ceiling, or from a light fixture over the party table.
Balloon arches are ideal for photo backdrops, entryways, and to hi-light different areas around your party room and are easy to make.
A column of balloons will work much the same way that arches do, and can be used for entryways, photo backdrop, or for a terrific splash of color when placed at intervals around a party room.
Balloon swags make the perfect accessory. They can be hung across the ceiling of a tent, or a room with a high ceiling like banquet halls or a gymnasium.

Pots of gold (use black cauldrons, stuffed with tissue paper and topped off with gold plastic coins or gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins)

Tie huge rainbow colored bows across the top of each chair back. The bows can be cut to any length, and even look great with tails trailing on the floor. Make bows to hang anywhere and everywhere…chairs, doorways, tree trunks, stair rails, deck posts, gift packages, or table-ends.

Make clouds out of poster board with a bit of pillow stuffing glued on and hang from the back of each chair so it looks as though each child gets to sit on a cloud at the rainbow table.

Colorful Christmas lights hung around the party area.

Table Decorations:

Setting a table with the party ware, including the tablecloth, cups, plates, napkins, and cutlery is the fastest way to create a focal point in a room.

Use tablecovers in rainbow colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet), use a different color on each table.
Bring a rainbow of color to the table via napkins. Give each person two napkins slipped into one napkin ring. Use two different colors. A colorful setting can be achieved with little effort this way.
Create a rainbow balloon bouquets and attach to gold balloon weights for centerpieces.
Make rainbow parfait candles in wine glasses by laying the wax colors or make votive candles.
Bright colored table cloth sprinkled with gold glitter or colored confetti.
Sky blue table cloth with rainbow colored streamers running down the length of the table.
A rainbow colored balloon attached to the back of each chair or even three on each chair!
Sprinkle the table with Skittles for the children to eat.
Set the table with bright colored paper plates and plastic flatware in varying colors.
Create a centerpiece using a bunch of helium filled balloons tied with curling ribbon. Attach them to a Balloon Weight.
Display a Rainbow birthday cake in the center of the table…the kids will love the close up view! Add Rainbow Number Candles to the cake!
Napkins can be laid out on a buffet table in a rainbow pattern. Place napkins in the center of each place setting at an angle, or unfold them and place them in glasses for a tall dramatic look. The napkins can also be tied (and bundled with plastic cutlery) with a multitude of rainbow items to match your theme. Try curling ribbon, satin ribbon, or Rainbow Bead Bracelets. Use a 1.25" Rainbow Springs as a napkin ring.

Party Favors

Here are some other ideas for appropriate favors for your party theme!

Party Activities

Heat up the fun while playing games.

Piñatas are always fun, I've never seen a child turn down a chance to take a swing for a sweet treat.

Rainbow Pinata With Pull String Kit

Party Food & Cake Ideas

As the excitement is so high at children’s birthday parties, most children under the age of 10 will eat very little, and the waste can be disheartening. If you are entertaining a younger crowd, schedule your party during a time when parents will not expect that their children will eat a meal…and serve only cake, ice cream, and a few other munchies such as popcorn, cheese balls, or grapes.

If you decide to serve a light meal, serve food that you would typically find at a mall food court -- pizza by the slice, nachos, burgers and fries, or soft pretzels.

Serve easy to prepare food.
Name all the food and beverages to match your theme.
Display a Cake in the center of the food table. The children will love the close up view!
Serve Sandwiches cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
Place a rainbow candle(s) on your cake.

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