We’ve crossed the Memorial Day threshold and now all the reasons to celebrate this summer are coming at you fast — barbecues, weddings, graduations, Pride, Fourth of July. Are you ready? From portable Bluetooth speakers to backyard games to a sparkly sequin bandana(opens in a new tab) for your dog, get the party started with Walmart(opens in a new tab).
Here’s how you can successfully take your revelry outdoors, including how to host a pool party — when you don’t actually have a pool.
Go big on games
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Whether you’re throwing a backyard birthday bash for your kid or day-drinking with your grown-up friends, everyone loves playing games — the bigger, the better. Turn your lawn into fun central with a giant jumbling tower party game(opens in a new tab) ($37.97, normally $54.97) or a giant-edition Sorry board game(opens in a new tab) ($24.86, normally $28.99) with three huge pawns and a vinyl mat. You can also knock down pins with a MinnARK Bounce Buddies hover bowling(opens in a new tab) ($17.01, normally $20.99).
Turn up the party speakers
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Your sound system will be golden with 10 hours of playtime on the Packed Party “Good As Gold” portable Bluetooth party speaker(opens in a new tab) ($79), also available in rainbow just in time for Pride or nautical, blue-and-white stripes for partying on a boat. It has a 33-foot range so your smartphone DJ can mingle freely and if it rains on your parade, no worries, it’s rain and spilled drink-proof with an IPX-5 water resistant rating (translation: you can hit it with a low-pressure water stream from any angle).
Have a pool party
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You won’t be swimming laps or doing cannonballs into the Play Day deluxe comfort inflatable pool(opens in a new tab) ($54), but you can kick back on a hot day in the built-in seats with a few pals and some ice-cold bevvies. Not good enough? Upgrade yourself to a SaluSpa inflatable hot tub(opens in a new tab) ($314) with a tree stump-inspired design for blending into the backyard. The attached pump inflates the tub and provides massaging bubbles, while a chem connect dispenser keeps the chlorine levels right.
