Throwing an Election Night Party

Going with the election theme, consider making your party invitations like a voting ballot. Make your primary information the bolded topic with it's sub-information below it. Keep that theme going throughout your invite, and be sure to include the voting boxes on the end to ensure they grasp your creative concept.

Not confident in your ballot-creating skills? Then make your own mini political signage and turn it into an invitation. Title it "VOTE YES" then underneath you can write "to attending this election night party!" They'll love the creativity and unique approach. Be sure to include all the important details.

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Of course you will need to feed your guests. This can be the highlight of your party if you do it right! Be sure to pack in as many red, white, and blue foods as you can. And don't forget to bring in your patriotic tableware to bring home your theme.

Jello Parfaits

One tasty treat to make is patriotic jello parfaits. They're easy and yummy! Just make two batches of jello (or more, depending on how many guests you have attending). One batch will be red, the other blue. When the jello has cooled, cut into small cubes and use martini glasses for your holder. First, place in your red cubes, then insert some whipped cream on top, then top off with your blue jello cubes!

Election Cookies

Making patriotic cookies is a wonderful way to incorporate your theme however you want. Start with a plain sugar cookie recipe and bake as directed. From there you can use royal icing or just sprinkles to get as intricate or simple as you want.

USA Pizza

If you want to make something simple to eat, but want to give it some festive flair then pizza is definitely an option to consider! Make your own pizza crust and use a rectangular cookie pan to cook it on. Then use pepperonis (red) and sliced mushrooms (white) in the shape of flag stripes. For your stars, use sausage pieces in the corner.

You'll definitely want to give your guests some party favors or patriotic gifts to send them on their way. These will be the final send-off of the night, so you will want to make it good!

Consider giving out humorous party favors like plastic clapping hands for those who voted for the winner and whoopie cushions to those who voted for the loser. 

If you want to give out something they'll actually use, you could always package your extra decorated cookies in cellophane and send them home with your guests. They'll have a yummy treat for the ride home, or the next day. 

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