Make the Longest Day of the Year the Best With an Easy Outdoor Party

Set up a dedictated drink station for guests to mix together bubbling beverages that are beyond easy. Using a flavored vodka adds big punch and is simply finished with sparkling water and some sliced citrus or even a sprig of mint. Pack a cooler with ice and lots of bottles of bubbly water and you're set.

Find an open spot to place your grill so it's easy access for everyone. Have a prep table and garbage close by, which keeps the space clean. Stock the grill station with everything friends need for manning the grill, like tongs, clean cutting boards, and paper towels. Invite guests to bring something to make on the barbecue, creating a fun assortment of eats throughout the party.

Move the party around your space with different spots for activities, like a selfie station. Everyone loves taking pictures with props, so place items on a table alongside a wall or on the patio. You can even dedicate a hashtag to the day so everyone can see pictures from the event.

If you're used to inviting the same people for every event, think about mixing it up and inviting friends from work or the neighbors from down the street. You can even stagger arrival times so you have a range of people showing up at different times during the party.

Keep your Summer solstice party going with a game battle royale with whatever everyone loves playing, like croquet or corn hole. And, hey — water balloons aren't just for kids! Mix up the game and swap a croquet ball or bean bag for a water balloon and see what happens.

Popcorn is one of the cheapest and easiest things to make in big batches — or pick up from the store. Get festive by covering an outdoor table with overflowing bowls of plain or flavored popcorn. Add fun toppings and mix-ins, like peanuts, caramel sauce, or toasted coconut, and let guests make their own snack packs.

As evening starts setting in, make it comfortable with lawn furniture that moves around your outdoor space and get a fire pit started, which creates cozy ares for small groups of guests to gather. It also doubles as a second grill station or dedicated spot for toasting s'mores. Cheers!

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