Glow In The Dark Party

A glow in the dark party is one of the coolest themes you can have for your sweet 16. The object to this party is to make everything glow!



A glowing party is great for party favors. You can hand out glow in the dark makeup, nail polish, face paint and glow sticks!

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There are a few things you will need to make this party glow. And the great thing is, everything is cheap! The most important items that you will need to have a great glow party are:

neon face paint
*Black lights
*Glow sticks
*White decorations
*Loud music
*Awesome food

You can kick off the party by giving each guest who comes in a glow stick and a highlighter. Highlighters are great because they glow in the dark under ultra violet lights. Giving your guests white t shirts or tank tops to draw on each other during the party is a great idea.

By asking each guest to wear neon colors in some way, from neon shoelaces to neon t shirts, they will glow in the dark. This should be an important rule.

NEW! Black Light Party

For a unique and FANTASTIC party, try a sweet 6teen black light party!A black light party is a dance party. The party should be in a room or house that is very dark, and each light that is on, must be a black light!


This can either be a very large party or small. You can play a large variety of music from techno to the latest and greatest, anything up beat works!

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Decorating your glow in the dark party is pretty simple.You will need to buy some black lights from your local dollar store, as many as possible is recommended. Replace all regular light bulbs with the black lights for the party.

I would recommend that your party be in the evening, but if you want it during the day, pick up some plain black sheets and drape all windows and doors with the sheets to keep the daylight from entering your party atmosphere.
Along with your black lights, if it is possible to get strobe lights or a disco ball, go for it! This will add a very fun impact to your dance floor.

Fog machines are also really cool to have at a party like this, you cant rent or buy one through the internet or party supply store.

Make sure that the balloons, streamers and confetti are all white or lime green so that they will glow in the black lights.

Find some glow in the dark balloons, or simply tie glow sticks around the balloons for a cool glow.

Buy some glow in the dark paint that is invisible unless it is dark and make loads of banners to put on your walls. Let guests paint on the banners if they'd like.

Buy some big star glow in the dark stickers and stick them up on walls and your ceiling.




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There are tons of creative activities that you can have at your glow in the dark party.

Purchase some plain white t shirts from any local thrift store and have your guests paint their own glow in the dark t shirts to wear and keep!

All you need are a bunch of white t shirts and glow in the dark paint. This is a fun activity and a super cool souvenir for your friends to always remember your party.

glow in the dark party If you and your pals are feeling daring, buy some temporary neon hair dye and streak your guests hair to glow in the dark!

Also, buy some glow in the dark nail polish for the girls to do each others nails at the party.

Purchase some white face paint and have your guests draw designs on each others faces! White will glow against the black lights very well.

Accessories are a must have at a glowing sweet 16 party. For guests to wear, pick up some:

* Glow sticks, and other glow jewelery
* Glow in the dark sunglasses
* White top hats for the guys and masks for the girls

As your guests walk into your party, hand them all some glowing accessories. There are tons of glowing jewelery sold at your local dollar store or party supply store.

Make sure that every guest comes to your party wearing as much white as they can! This is one of the most important parts to a glow in the dark party!

Food:

You can serve pretty much anything at a glow in the dark party. Make sure that it is simple and not something that will require a lot of light to prepare. I would recommend to prepare any food before the party begins or order take out.

Get some glow in the dark cups and ice cubes so guests don't drop there drinks when dancing. Neon Green drinks are cool to serve to your guests like lime crush and mountain dew. Serve drinks with glow in the dark straws.

Serve food on glow in the dark plates or simply white party plates.

Get black lights and ask everyone to wear all white. their clothing will definitely glow!

It is a great idea to have a dance at your glow in the dark party. Mix some techno in with your favorite music. If you can, hire a DJ for the party.

Dance the night away and have a glow stick limbo contest. Get some glow in the dark blow up balls to throw around the dance floor.

Have a great time!

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