You knew this day would come: Graduation. It’s what you and your kid have been focused on for the last eighteen years. Now after all that hard work, it is time to celebrate with family and friends. Here are some smart ways to throw a terrific graduation party.

Pick a Date Without Conflict

No doubt there will be a lot of families hosting graduation parties. Some will be just for the family. You can go that route but if you’re opening it up to classmates, then you want to make sure you’re picking a date that isn’t going to conflict with other parties. Your graduate will be in the best position to pick that date. Remember, it doesn’t just have to be on a Friday or Saturday. It could also be a Sunday. There isn’t any more “school nights” for the summer!

Consider Valet and Porta Potties

Depending on the parking situation in your neighborhood, you might want to opt for a valet service. That only becomes practical if your party guest list starts going beyond 40 people and more. The same approach can be taken for your plumbing. If the party is going to be in the backyard (and it should!), then renting a portable toilet for the driveway will cut down on all those trips to your bathrooms.

Plan Out the Menu

Before you commit to a lot of food, consider the timing of the party. If this party is going to be at night, then you might not have to provide a “dinner” for everyone. You could get away with snacks and other finger foods. There might even be a restaurant that can provide trays of tacos or sliders. That would definitely be worth the investment.

Tell the Neighbors

Forty high school teens showing up at night is going to be a bit of traffic jam in the neighborhood. It is a nice courtesy to tell your surrounding neighbors what is going on. It is also fair that you have a cut off time for the party. Unless your home is isolated, you should think about winding things down around midnight. All the parents of the guests will appreciate that.

Remove the Rubbish

Before you can set up tables and chairs and hang decorations, you need to get all the unwanted rubbish out of your yard. One call to Junk King Sarasota can get that handled. They’ll send over a moving crew and truck capable of loading up anything from an old hot tub to a swing set. Your graduation party is the perfect excuse to have Junk King Sarasota come in to remove all your unwanted rubbish and clutter.