Looking to throw a fun and light hearted party$1 Try hosting a Hawaiian themed party as they are fun for all ages. With alcoholic beverages for the grown ups and lots of fun Hawaiian games, like lei making and musical beach towel (just like musical chairs) for the kids. A Hawaiian themed party is filled with swimming, dancing, and laughter. To decorate for a Hawaiian-themed party you will need some leis, preferably one for each guest, and some Hawaiian music, either a Hawaiian band or a good Hawaiian music CD. Hosting a Hawaiian themed party is even better if you have outdoor swimming pool, because really isn’t Hawaii just one big beach? When the sun goes down, tiki torches are a nice, cheap way to keep the Hawaiian atmosphere. You can have a full out luau at your party by cooking a whole pig in an underground pit called an imu pit. This will make your guests feel like they really are in Hawaii. Serving fancy blended alcoholic drinks in coconut shells is great idea, but you should also have alcoholic and non-alcoholic punch available; always float some orange or other fruit slices in your punch. A kiddie pool filled with ice is an excellent cola or beer cooler. For your appetizers, lots of cut up tropical fruits like pineapples and mangoes are a healthy choice and macadamia nuts placed in large seashells are another great idea. Like any party, crackers and dip are always welcome snacks. The appetizers should be placed on a Hawaiian decorated table, with real raffia hula skirts placed around the edge of the table and a fish bowl with a bright gold fish as the centerpiece. Feeling tropical is always important when throwing a Hawaiian party, so your party should have a dress code of Hawaiian wear (no muumuus please). Ideally everyone should wear beach attire, with the women wearing wrap around skirts or even grass or hula skirts over their bathing suits. The men should wear either flower prints swim shorts or a flower print button up Hawaiian shirt with khaki shorts. Having fresh loose orchids and bobby pins available to put in women’s hair is a nice added touch. You’ll be the talk of the town with your Hawaiian themed party. What better way to relax and have fun? Your party can never be too small or too large when it’s Hawaiian themed. Just lay back, soak in the rays, and enjoy yourself.