Ideas for a Bonfire Night Party

When we talk about bonfire nights, it takes me back to the pages of Enid Blyton books. The 'Famous Five' or even the 'Secret Seven' often celebrated bonfire nights with fireworks and good food! Reading about the amount of fun they had, from collecting the fireworks to the preparation of the potted meat sandwiches, I always turned into a shade of green. Bonfire nights are also known as Guy Fawkes night or Fireworks night. On November 5th, 1605, Guy Fawkes and other conspirators attempted to blow up the House of the Parliament in London. The move was then foiled. People commemorate this day with loads of fireworks and also set effigies on fire. This marked the celebration that is followed as a tradition in many regions of the world. Apart from this, outdoor bonfire nights on the beach have always been popular, wherein people gather around a blazing fire and watch beautiful fireworks in the sky. Planning for such bonfire night parties can be really a fun affair. Take a look at these ideas for a bonfire night party.

Bonfire Night Party Ideas

Even if it is not the 5th of November, you can have an exciting time celebrating bonfire nights with your friends and family. Decide the venue of the party. It can be in the backyard if you have the space or even on the beach. Remember that a bonfire would need a clear area and loads of space. Safety should be the prime concern for bonfire nights.

A bonfire will look even special in the night with some great music playing in the background. Can a party ever be complete without music? Well, select some of the best, pulsating tracks to pep up the energy levels. You can even plan a theme for the party that can help to decide the flow of the music. There are many hosts who even go out of their way and hire a DJ who looks after the entire music arrangement.

Keep a casual dress code particularly if you are planning to have a bonfire night at the beach. Inform your guests in advance in case you have planned a theme. Maybe you can fix a particular shade to be worn or distribute T-shirts with a common slogan to the guests. It will serve as a memento that can be used later.

A fun bonfire party also means the inclusion of loads of games. Think about some unique party games for the evening. Your guests will have a good time unwinding and it will also serve as an ideal icebreaker between those new to the group. A bonfire party can be loads of fun with some cool party games.

Apart from enjoying the warm glow of the bonfire and the fun and games, the party cannot be successful without some good food! Prepare some delicious, lip smacking dishes so that your guests can dig in with great gusto. From delicious sausages to mashed sweet potatoes, almond cakes and ginger beer, this menu will ensure your guests have a great time at this party. As per tradition, you can serve baked potato that is cooked over the bonfire. For this, you need to specifically choose recipes that can be cooked easily over the bonfire.

You can have a fun time at a bonfire party if you stick to the basic rules of safety. Always be careful while lighting firecrackers in the open. Ensure everybody, including pets are at a safe distance. Do clear up the area after the party. You must also see that hard drinks are consumed in moderation. With these ideas for a bonfire night, I am sure you will wind off this party on a happy note!