It is the season for graduation parties – colleges and high schools. We all love to celebrate, especially after the year of Covid, for a joyous occasion. Graduating is a big accomplishment and many parties will be thrown to congratulate the students.

In order to have a successful party keep these things in mind:

• Do not serve alcohol to minors.
• Encourage each car to have a designate driver.
• Take away keys from party goers who have had too much to drink.
• Have a lot of water (flavored water is much more enticing, so make a few pitchers and keep them on all tables) available for people to stay hydrated and not drink more alcohol.
• Good food is essential. If the guests are busy eating they may be too full to drink a lot!
• Remember that you have neighbors, respect them. Keep the noise to a respectable level and don’t let the party rage all night.
• Alert your neighbors that you will be having a party and let them know you will clean up any trash that may get in their yard.
• There are many outdoor games that all ages will enjoy, have lots of activities to entertain guests.

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