Party with Pride: Ultimate guide for hosting a fabulous LGBTQ+ Party

• Looking to host a Pride Month party? Greetings card marketplace, thortful, offers expert advice for throwing a rainbow-coloured celebration
• Search terms for “pride party ideas” has increased by 25% in the past 12 months
• From making signature pride cocktails to costume contests and even ideas for a killer playlist, thortful has you covered

Pride Month is a time to come together and celebrate in your best ridiculously sparkly outfit, dance, sing, and celebrate everything that LGBTQ+ people have contributed to society and history. So what better way to get together than to throw a Pride Party with your nearest and dearest.

In addition to this, searches for “pride party” has increased by +75% and “pride party ideas” by +25% in the past 12 months

To inspire those wanting to enjoy some Pride festivities at home this year, the greetings card marketplace, thortful has revealed some fun ways you can celebrate, from hosting a karaoke to costume contests and signature pride cocktails:

1. Decorate with rainbow elegance

Transform your venue into a vibrant and welcoming space by incorporating rainbow-themed decorations. Decorate with some streamers, banners, and other bits and bobs that display the iconic rainbow flag throughout your party space. You could even go full-out with rainbow table settings and dress up your tables with rainbow tablecloths, napkins, and place settings. Why not add a touch of glitter or confetti in every colour as table decorations to add a touch of sparkle.

2. Get creative with the food offerings

When it comes to your food offering for your party it’s important to create a diverse and inclusive menu that caters for all dietary preferences and celebrates the spirit of the occasion. Consider making some bright-coloured food for your party guests to enjoy such as rainbow fruit skewers, mini rainbow burgers, and LGBTQ+ flag-inspired savoury and dessert platters.

3. Signature pride cocktails

Craft special cocktails by the colours of the rainbow or LGBTQ+ icons, from a rainbow mule, to a Queer-tini and pride pina colada. Consider offering non-alcoholic options to accommodate all of your guests.

4. Pride playlist

From Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ to Queen’s ‘I Want to Break Free’, there are plenty of iconic LGBTQ+ karaoke songs to sing your hearts out to this pride month. Curate a playlist filled with empowering anthems and dance hits that will keep the party going. Include iconic songs from queer artists and LGBTQ+ allies to create a joyful and inclusive atmosphere.

5. Pride-themed karaoke

On top of a dance playlist, set up a karaoke station with a selection of pride-themed songs for guests to unleash their inner divas and rock the mic. It’s a fantastic way to showcase talent, spread joy, and celebration self-expression.

6. Costume contest 

Organise a costume contest and encourage your party to dress up in their most fabulous and creative pride themed outfits – why not offer prizes for the best costumes to add an element of fun and friendly competition!

7. Encourage your party guests to donate to an LGTBTQ+ charity

You could use your Pride party celebration or movie night as an opportunity to gather donations for worthwhile LGBTQ+ organisations. Pride is a time to reflect on the work that still needs to happen in the community, and there are tons of great charities supporting LGBTQ people and causes. Find out about the work that British LGBTQ+ organisations are doing and donate money, or find out if there are local charities or community organisations that could use some volunteers.

8. Pride parade preparations

If your party is happening before your local pride celebrations, then dedicate a corner of your party for guests to create their own parade accessories. Provide materials like glitter, face paint, and cardboard signs so that attendees can design their own fabulous signs and accessories for the local pride parade. 

Comment on the tips, Senior Brand Manager at thortul, Becky Daniels says “At thortful, we are thrilled to bring our community together in celebration of Pride Month. We hope that our pride party tips help individuals and communities celebrate Pride Month in a meaningful way. By embracing our suggestions you can create a joyous and inclusive environment where all of your guests feel welcome and celebrated. 

“We encourage people to come together, showcase their authentic selves and foster connections that promote love, acceptance and understanding”

To shop pride cards please visit: https://www.thortful.com/cards/pride