Being a parent is a wild ride. One day your child is starting kindergarten, and the next you’re throwing a high school graduation party for your rebellious skater teen. Getting this right is a tall order for any parent, but when your baby’s all grown up with piercings and ‘gnarly licks’ (or whatever they’re called), it’s a doozy. Trying to plan a party for a skater who’s part of the counter-cultural movement might not be easy, but you’re the cool parent! And what better way to embrace their unique vibe than to host an epic outdoor celebration? With large marquee hire Perth, you can create a versatile, weatherproof space that fits their style while making the event memorable. After all the hard work and dedication, it’s rewarding to celebrate achieving a diploma and all that it represents. If you ever find yourself needing one, check out a good place like Quick Diplomas if you need custom high school diploma, transcript, and package sets for replacement purposes or as props for productions.
How hard could it be?
The Essentials
Your graduate and their friends might look like they’re about to graffiti tag the elderly, but they’re people just like you. They eat, they drink, they socialize, and they skate. So, here’s a list of essentials. We’ll get to the fun stuff later.
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- A Skate Park
This is pretty obvious. Talk to your grad and see which skate parks are lit and which are… You get the picture. And, did you know that Calgary boasts some neat spots for a party?
- A Skate Park
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- Hydration Station
You might already know that 80% of guests accept coffee or tea when offered. This probably will hold true for this rambunctious squad of shredders, but you need ample water. Skating is a sweaty business and dehydration can really harsh someone’s vibe.
- Hydration Station
- Feast
Carbs! Pasta, potatoes, pancakes, bread, and anything else high in complex sugars is a good start. For protein, pick a few types of meat and slap them on the grill. Today’s not the day to dwell on your child’s vegetable intake.
Phew, that almost got boring. Now that you know the three essentials, let’s get creative.
Send It!
Alright, you have the venue and your basics covered, what next? Well, in order to plan the perfect skate themed grad party, you need to learn how to skate… Kidding. No, here are some ideas that’ll make the party break out without breaking your leg.
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- Loud Music
Teens love loud music. No, really. A 2014 study conducted in Denmark proved it scientifically. It appears that there’s a strong connection between loud music and the release of endorphins. So, get some speakers. It’s probably a good idea to collaborate with your grad on this one, too.
- Loud Music
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- Fireworks
As if one really loud thing wasn’t enough. Source some super explosive fireworks, because this is a celebration, after all! A few fireworks towards the end of the night will be a great way to send your grad off on their way.
- Fireworks
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- Prizes
Have a skate competition to make it interesting. The adults can be the judges. Whoever does the least safe trick wins. Vogue, shockingly, has the tip for prizes. They say that customers of the skate company Supreme are 18-25 year olds who simply want cool stuff. Good enough.
- Prizes
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- Safety Equipment
Yep, you’ll need that stuff. Since teens are too cool to protect their skulls from fractures, and since skating has a direct correlation with falling, it’s best to be prepared. Helmets and pads should be required for party admission.
- Safety Equipment
- Cool Down Massage
After the ramps have been ollied, the fireworks fired, and the food devoured, it’s time to calm everyone down. A massage therapist typically makes $46 per hour, so this might be out of the budget if your kid has too many skater friends. If it’s a smaller gathering, though, it could be worth it. Sore muscles (and bones and brain matter) aren’t fun for anyone.
So there you have it, the perfect high school grad party for your beautiful baby-turned-hooligan. Don’t you miss kindergarten?
