Have a Barbecue Birthday Party
Plan a Barbecue Birthday Party
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 Grown ups deserve to celebrate their birthdays too. Birthdays
are after all a celebration of life and one more year on the
planet. It makes sense however, that grown ups would like a little
something more substantial than the typical cake and ice cream and
childish fantasy theme for their celebrations. This doesn't mean
that grown ups have forgotten their fantasies however and this
leaves a lot of room for interpretation on the theme of barbecues
when it comes to a great birthday celebration.
You can go the Cowboy way when it comes to a birthday party
barbecue and throw a shindig that would make old "W" proud. Texas
sized ribs, hamburgers, steaks, hot dogs, and country music for
all. Be sure to wear your cowboy boots and have gingham table
clothes for this event that should be a family friendly way to go.
Don't forget to bring all the "fixin's" or ask the guests to pitch
in their best dishes in true southern tradition. This is a great
way to go for those with big families that want nothing more than
an excuse to celebrate their lives together.
If the cowboy way doesn't exactly ring all your bells and
whistles there is always the notion of a Caribbean barbecue. This
is a party that would make Jimmy Buffett proud. Speaking of Buffett
it's probably a good idea to bring some of his music along to set
the tone and there are plenty of other Caribbean or island inspired
musicians to get you through the evening. Caribbean Jerk is a great
rub or sauce for the chicken or fish you throw on the grill and you
can make do with other traditional Caribbean fare for your dining
pleasure and that of your guests.
You could also go the humorous route for your big day and go the
redneck barbecue birthday party route. You will want to use cheap
paper plates, cheap plastic furniture, a metal tub filled with ice
and RC Cola (r), plastic forks and knives (the Sunday best of
course), and typical redneck food such as pigs in blanket, gumbo,
fried chicken, and potato salad. This can be a really fun party if
all the guests get into the festivities and dress and act the part.
It is definitely a barbecue that will be remembered, and talked
about.
One of the favorite types of barbecues for a birthday bash
however, is the Luau. There is something about those Hawaiians that
really know how to do a barbecue the right way from the very
beginning. Decorations should be island and tropical in nature. Be
sure to use coconut cups for drinks and have plenty of Spam on hand
(it's a delicacy there)! You will also want to be sure to have
plenty of leis for all your guests and grass skirts, hula music,
and plenty of loud Hawaiian shirts for the duration. In fact, a
Hawaiian shirt contest (for the loudest of course) is almost a pre
requisite.
A barbecue is a great way to bring friends and family together
to celebrate birthdays. If you are a little lost as to what to do
to celebrate your grown up birthday or that of a loved one, try one
of the ideas above or choose your own unique spin on the theme of a
barbecue. |