Pirate Party Ideas

Jack Sparrow: The only rules that really matter are these: what a man can do and what a man can't do. For instance, you can accept that your father was a pirate and a good man or you can't. But pirate is in your blood, boy, so you'll have to square with that some day. And me, for example, I can let you drown, but I can't bring this ship into Tortuga all by me onesies, savvy? So, can you sail under the command of a pirate, or can you not?"

I am sure that there would hardly be anyone who does not know Jack Sparrow and where is that character from. It is the Pirates of the Caribbean, the immensely popular and cult-forming film is what this quote comes from. The sea life, the pirates and high waters have always fascinated many of us in our childhood especially or even at a later stage in our lives. It doesn't come then as a big surprise that birthday parties and general parties have themes of a la Pirates of the Caribbean.

Ideas for a Pirate Party

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Well, It ain't no rocket science fellas that the most evident factor in a theme party is the costume. That is the first and the most easiest ideas for a pirate party. Let the invitees be dressed in a pirate costume - the eye patch, trademark headgear, bandanas, pirate shirts, jazzy and eccentric accessories and so on. Someone can even dress up as a sailor from a ship wreck who has been marooned. This is the basic thing to start off with. If there is no possibility that you can conjure a costume, no worries, you would get them surely in a costume shop and get a feeling of being a pirate for at least one night!

Decor'(um)
The ambiance should reflect the theme, therefore while decorating your place consider fish nets, treasure chests, anchors, ship models and swords, etc. Keep in mind the preferred pirate colors, they are red, black, white and gold. These colors can be liberally used in almost all the aspects of the party. While doing the table setting, if possible use pirate themed plates and napkins. In addition to that, have theme plastic cups and serve beverages in it from those typical pirate flasks. Pirate parties cannot be complete without these decorations.

Flagging the Party
If you have time on your hands, making a reusable pirate flag is a unique pirate party idea. Make it in a size you want by purchasing white felt and black fabric. Have skull and bones or anchor or the likes cut from the fabric and paste it on the black cloth. Big, ragged stitches will make the whole endeavor even more authentic. Add to that some activities like treasure hunt, coloring and painting related to the theme (for kids), walk of the plank with the help of wooden plank, pirate related trivia and many more can be included in pirate party activities.

Shipping Food
A sure shot hit when it comes to pirate party ideas for toddlers, is to have the ever green goldfish crackers. They can never go out of style and liking with regards to pirate party food. In case of adults, glass mugs to serve alcoholic beverages like beer can be a good option. The food for adults can be something like chicken wings or even drummies. In addition to that, you can have vegetable tray and shrimp rolls. They fit handsomely in the scheme of food. You don't even need plates as pirates do not require plates and elaborate culinary items! Read more on pirate party food ideas.

At the end of the party, do not let the guests go away without pirate party favors! These could be anything from gold wrapped chocolate coins, a small anchor memento size, mini treasure chest and so on! All of them are great to conclude your pirate party!

Have fun. As Johnny Depp said in Pirates of the Caribbean, Life's pretty good, and why wouldn't it be? I'm a pirate, after all.