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Shade is a Must for Your Outdoor Summer Event

Summer is a time for a wide range of gatherings ranging from birthday parties to family reunions. It’s the season for sharing fun with friends and families and shade is an essential element for your events during the hot, humid and rainy weather in South Florida.

Everyone needs a way to get out of the hot summer sun and cool off. That’s especially true for young children and the elderly. It takes very little time for someone to succumb to heat exhaustion, even when they’re staying hydrated. Many people don’t even realize they’re experiencing the symptoms of a life-threatening condition until it’s too late.

A canopy or tent is the ideal solution for your outdoor event. Even if you have large shade trees, it may not be sufficient. Canopies and tents prevent the sun from beating down on guests and they provide protection should a rainstorm develop. There are even air conditioning options made specifically for tents.

A canopy is a good choice, especially if it can be erected under the shade of a tree for added protection. However, the problem with canopies is that they provide overhead shade only. As the sun moves across the sky, it can begin to shine in from the ends or sides. If it starts to rain, guests will get wet from precipitation blowing in on the sides.

A tent with roll-down sides provides the most effective and all-around best solution for shade. The sides can be left up to let a cooling breeze in or the flaps can be deployed if it rains and guests will stay completely dry. A tent can also be air conditioned for an elevated level of comfort.

No matter what option you choose, shade is imperative for your outdoor summer event. No one likes getting hot and sticky at a social gathering. Canopies and tents are an affordable solution that will keep guests cool, comfortable and ensure they have a good time.

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Tips for Planning a Great Outdoor Event

 

Planning any type of event can be a frustrating and nerve-wracking experience without a definite plan in place. Individuals have many more options for an outdoor event than one that’s held inside and in South Florida there are problems unique to the environment. The following tips will aid in creating a great outdoor event.

Permits

Each municipality is different and has its own ordinances, laws, and requirements. There may be restrictions about the number of people that can attend. If the event is held in a public park, permits may be required and the space may need to be reserved in advance. Permits, scheduling, and location will all impact the event.

Budget

It’s essential that individuals know the budget they have to work with as it will affect everything from the cuisine that’s served to the entertainment. Organizers may have to make decisions on where they want to focus their money – food or entertainment – and make appropriate adjustments.

Logistics

It’s a good idea to take a photo of the area where the event will be held. It will help in planning where vendors, entertainments, and seating will be placed. Don’t forget that concessionaires, amusements, games, and sound equipment will require power sources.

Comfort

A benchmark of a good host is seeing to the comfort of guests. That means ensuring that attendees have ample seating to rest and relax. That can also necessitate arranging for tents and awnings to provide shade, or an air-conditioned space for the very young or the elderly to escape the heat and humidity. Tents with roll-down sides are essential in the event of rain.

Sanitation and Pest Control

Cleanliness and pest control go hand-in-hand. An adequate supply of trash receptacles will aid in minimizing the potential for pests. Hiring a professional to treat the area where the event will take place is an excellent idea. Have sufficient helpers to assist in clean up details when the event comes to a close.

Safety

For evening events, adequate lighting is critical to avoid accidents and injuries. It will also help attendees locate amenities quickly and efficiently. Keep a well-stocked first aid kit available at all times.

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Popular Carnival Games for your Event

The sights and sounds of a summer carnival can all be yours, right in your own backyard or neighborhood. There’s no need to stand in line under a blazing sun for tickets or pay exorbitant prices for refreshments. Anyone can rent inflatables to recreate all the fun of a carnival and amusements are available for all age groups.

Unique Activities

The Bungee Trampoline combines the fun of a trampoline with the sensations of bungee jumping. It can accommodate up to five people at one time for high-flying thrills. Another popular activity involves mechanical bulls, that have moved out of drinking establishments and into the realm of carnival games. You can also rent a rock-climbing wall or corn maze.

An extensive range of slides are available that can be operated wet or dry. There are options for younger children and 40 ft. tall water slides for the more adventurous. You can also offer merry-makers the option of machines where they can give surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding a try.

Games

Everyone loves the games on the Midway and it’s easy to recreate that fun with inflatable game booths and equipment for tic-tac-toe, fish bowl, milk bottle knockdown and many others. Attendees can play enduring favorites that includes wack-a-mole, skee-ball and balloon pop, along with basketball toss, Velcro axe toss and ring toss.

There are bounce houses and a Kiddie Striker Clown – the child version of the High Striker to ring the bell. Individuals can try their luck at the cash cube, dunk tank or speed cage with a radar gun. There’s also a trackless train, foam/snow cannons, bubble machines, and photo booths so guests can create a souvenir of the special day.

Food

Part of the fun of a carnival is the food selections that always seem to taste better than when prepared at home. You can eliminate intensive food prep by renting convenient food machines that include cotton candy, snowcone, popcorn makers, and hotdog steamers.

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Entertainment for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah

A bar or bat mitzvah ceremony is a serious and important time in a young person’s life. Traditionally, a party and merry-making is held after official ceremonies to celebrate the new status of the participant. The event has been commemorated in a wide variety of ways and you have the option of entertainments ranging from activities of a water park to those of a carnival setting for an unforgettable experience.

Making Memories

One of the first things that you’ll want to do is arrange for a photo booth. It’s an excellent way for everyone to have their own special souvenir of the day and create memories that will be cherished for years to come. You also have the option of social media booths so guests can share their experiences on their favorite platform. Don’t forget to include glitter artists to add sparkle for the selfies that are sure to be taken.

Party Games

You can create a kaleidoscope landscape of entertainments with games that include skee-ball, wack-a-mole and Velcro axe throw. Party-goers can enjoy mini-golf and lawn size versions of games that include Connect Four and Soccer Darts. You can offer Bungee Trampoline, mechanical bull rides, wet or dry water slides, and machines where guests can try surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding.

Themed Parties

A themed celebration can take many forms. You can conduct a casino event with all the trimmings, complete with a hypnotist, comedian, acrobats, or singer as the “casino entertainment.” Create a retro event with video games and décor. For a futuristic or tech theme, consider LED performers.

Street Performers

There are hundreds of extremely talented street performers that work out of professional entertainment companies. They encompass mimes and jugglers, stilt walkers and even fire dancers in costume. One extremely popular option is hiring unique performers that imitate mannequins. They represent living art and when they do eventually move, fun always ensues.

Music

Everyone enjoys music and a live band or DJ can liven up any celebration. Alternately, you might want to consider a karaoke machine. Few people can resist the impulse to sing and you can even stage an impromptu karaoke battle. Whether you engage the services of a DJ, band or karaoke option, be sure there’s enough room to dance.

Food

Strictly speaking, food isn’t entertainment, but it’s an essential part of the festivities. There are caterers, restaurants and food trucks that specialize in kosher cuisine encompassing ice cream, pizza and tacos, along with vegan fare and dishes from around the globe.

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End the Virtual School Year with an Outdoor Event

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For many youngsters, their school year was a virtual one – at least in part – while others never made it into the classroom at all. Now is a great time to get the gang together to end the school year with an outdoor event. It will enable kids to visit with their friends and get some much-needed exercise. Outdoor events are also safer in terms of the pandemic.

Outdoor events can be held at home, in a park, or an outdoor venue can be booked. The location will have an impact on the type of refreshments served to the amusements and decorations that are planned. Conversely, there are many events that really don’t need decorations – just people sharing good times.

There are dozens of ideas for celebrating, whether it’s an event held during the day or in the evening. Commemorate the event with a T-shirt or other keepsake that can be imprinted with a novel message.

Water Party

This is a great idea for at-home events. Give everyone a squirt gun or large supply of water balloons and let the fun begin. For those that have the available space, consider renting a water slide.

Ice Cream Bar

Nothing says summer like ice cream and it’s an ideal way to kick off the end of the virtual school year. Play music appropriate to the event and offer attendees a rainbow of ice cream flavors, along with their favorite toppings.

Scavenger Hunt

Hide summer-related items around the yard appropriate for the kids’ age. Let them search for items such as sunglasses, small bottles of sunscreen, bubbles and sidewalk chalk, miniature inflatable beach balls, beach toys and paddle balls.

Be Inventive

Parents can throw a tailgate party or backyard BBQ, hold a movie night, a pool party, or camp out in the backyard. Inflatables are available ranging from games and mazes to bounce houses, along with bubble machines and foam/snow machines to create a winterscape. The important thing is to just have fun and celebrate the end of a virtual school year that’s kept everyone cooped up indoors.

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Delicious Mocktails to Serve at your Event

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Mocktails are a delicious way to cool down in the summer and a welcome addition to any party. Full of flavor, but without the alcohol, they’re great for guests that don’t drink and provide a refreshing interlude for any occasion.

Sparkling Magic Apple

The ingredients are simple. You’ll need 2 oz. of a whiskey alternative, 2 oz. of apple cider or apple juice, 2 dashes of bitters, a cinnamon stick and an apple slice.

Combine the first three ingredients in a tall glass with ice and stir until cold. Pour the mixture over fresh ice and garnish with the cinnamon stick and apple for a tasty treat.

Ginger Shirley Temple

For a fresh take on an old favorite, try this. Take 4 cups of lemon-lime ginger beer, 1 cup of club soda, 3 tablespoons of lime juice and .25 cup grenadine.

Stir together the ginger beer, lime juice, club soda and grenadine in a pitcher. You can garnish with maraschino cherries or lime rounds for an attractive thirst-quencher.

Blueberry Cooler

This takes full advantage of fresh blueberries with their antioxidant qualities. It will require a little extra work on your part, but the results are well worth the time. You’ll need 1 cup of blueberries, 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, and 1 lemon – juiced.

Place the sugar, water and blueberries in a large saucepan and bring them to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 15 minutes to create your blueberry syrup. Strain out the solids using a fine strainer or sieve. Fill a glass to the top with crushed ice. Pour 1 ounce of the blueberry syrup in the glass, then 1 ounce of lemon juice in the glass. Be careful not to mix the two ingredients so you get a layered look. Fill the glass slowly with water to the top. Even if you mix the two, it will still be a delicious beverage.

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Why Plan your Event Outdoors?

 

Many people automatically begin searching for an indoor venue when planning a special event, but there’s a lot to be said for holding a celebration outside. You can have all the amenities associated with an indoor event, including air-conditioned tents, to provide a respite from the heat and humidity. You can book a party planner or handle the details yourself.

COVID-19

Even though vaccines are now available, not everyone has been inoculated. Some guests are at greater risk if masks aren’t worn and social distancing is almost impossible with a large gathering. Outdoor events provide less potential for anyone to be unwittingly infected.

Weather

Outdoor events enable guests to take advantage of the sunlight for an effective boost in mood. Another advantage is that it provides natural lighting for the dozens of pictures that are always taken to commemorate a gathering.

Space

An outdoor location will provide more space for people to mingle and if children are in attendance, it gives them space to play. Outdoor events are especially beneficial if you have a large family, an extensive guest list, or aren’t sure how many people will attend.

Beautiful Scenery

No matter how elaborately decorated, an indoor venue means guests are looking at four walls. Florida is resplendent with picturesque views and scenery that make ideal backdrops for photos and videos.

Family-Friendly

If children will be in attendance, it can be extremely difficult to find a suitable location that’s able to accommodate them. There are no such limitations for events held outside. Parks are especially popular as the facilities typically provide bathrooms, equipment for youngsters to play on, and some include grills for cookouts.

Reduced Costs

Planning any event can be expensive and an outdoor location is a cost-effective way to have a great time without a huge associated cost. There are a variety of free locations where gatherings can be held and some party planners offer outdoor spaces at reduced costs.

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Event Rentals that will Wow your Guests

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Everyone wants to know that their event is a success and will be talked about for years to come. With the extensive range of rentals available, you can conduct any event that will wow your guests. Rentals can be used as stand-alone features and a wide variety of themed events can be planned to accommodate parties where adults and children will be in attendance.

Waterslides

One of the most often sought rentals are waterslides. Stand-alone models are available featuring multiple lanes and splash pools. There are also waterslides that can be incorporated into an existing swimming pool for additional fun.

Obstacle Courses

For the competitive-minded, try renting an obstacle course for your adrenaline-fueled guests. You can choose from multiple themes. Rentals are available from corn mazes to those featuring gladiator-type challenges. Attendees can storm a fortress or participate in a warrior rock climb. Obstacle courses are offered that accommodate adults and children.

Interactive Games

The range of interactive games is extensive. You can book a bungee trampoline, virtual rollercoaster, or “hamster ball” game. Mini golf, outer space challenges, a sumo arena, and full-size yard games that mimic table top favorites place guests in the middle of the action.

Carnival Games

For those that miss the fun and excitement of fairs and carnivals, you can rent options ranging from toddler playlands and bounce houses to dunk tanks and carnival games. Try your luck at the ring toss, balloon pop and zap a mole, along with basketball toss and the always popular skee ball, cash cube and photo booth.

Food Machines

No party would be complete without food and you can even eliminate complicated meal prep and cooking by renting a food machine. Cotton candy, snow cone and popcorn machines are offered, along with hotdog steamers to provide your guests with more substantial fare.

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Corporate Events Foster Positive Company Culture

There are dozens of reasons why team-building events are so popular for creating a positive company culture, from employees on the ground to the upper echelons of management and stockholders. They’re fun, provide valuable information about the people with which individuals work, and improves the overall perception of the company.

South Florida Bounce is a leading supplier of entertainment and rentals for corporate events, with flexible venues and activities from which to choose. People learn and retain information at a higher rate when it involves an element of fun – an aspect for which Florida is well known. Corporate events run the gamut in Florida from escape rooms and virtual activities to in-person beach-based endeavors and fun competitions.

Corporate events in South Florida can be held inside or outdoors at any time of the year due to the favorable climate. The events can be luxurious and elegant or conducted in a more informal environment.

There are numerous businesses that cater to corporate events. Companies can book an event that includes inflatable games and competitions that encompasses water slides, obstacle courses, and mechanical rides to electronic-based activities, carnival games, interactive sports, and life-sized yard games.

One of the most effective ways to foster a positive company culture is through enjoyable team building events. People learn and retain lessons best when it involves an element of fun. Companies that participate in team-building activities and events typically see a 20 percent increase in profitability, a 59 percent reduction in turnover, and a 41 percent reduction in absenteeism.

Corporate culture encompasses much more than profitability. It’s a way to gauge how individuals within the company structure work together and an excellent way to foster inclusion and diversity. The best way to accomplish those goals is through events and activities that enable attendees to divest themselves of their business persona to have some fun time.

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Top 7 Must-Haves when Planning an Outdoor Party

 

Parties play an essential role in celebrating events ranging from employee appreciation days and retirements to weddings. However, planning the event can be extremely stressful as individuals attempt to ensure every detail is correct – from food to entertainment. There are some essentials for any gathering that are non-negotiable and must-haves for a successful party – especially in Florida.

  1. Food

The quickest way to ruin a party is for guests to leave the event hungry. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a sophisticated soiree. Food is viewed universally as a demonstration of love and regard.

Professionals caterers will know exactly how much food to prepare for the number of guests to ensure everyone is well-fed. They can also accommodate special dietary needs. Caterers will provide table service, glassware and servers, along with beverages, a bartender, and even bouncers if required.

  1. Seating

There should be a chair for every guest, including any children in attendance. They should also be easy to move, as there will always be groups of people rearranging chairs to sit together to converse.

  1. Tables

Guests should never be scrunched up together, which means sufficient tables so they can spread out a little for elbow room. It’s especially important if children will be attending.

  1. Tents

Florida can get very hot and humid during summer months. A tent provides convenient shade from the heat. It’s particularly important for older individuals. Portable air conditioning units are available to provide cooling inside tents. A tent also offers a means of expanding available space and provides shelter in the event of unforeseen rain.

  1. Entertainment

The type of entertainment selected will depend largely on the guest list. Adults enjoy dancing so a band or DJ, along with a portable dance floor, is ideal. If the party is for children, there are any number of inflatable games and activities that can be rented. Don’t discount the value of inflatables for adult parties, either.

  1. Decorations

The addition of appropriate decorations, whether it’s special lighting, banners or table centerpieces, are an essential element that will set the mood and tone of the party. They also provide an attractive backdrop for people to take photos as mementos of the event.

  1. Party Planner

A party planner is an excellent resource. They can help individuals stay within any budget and they have connections with entertainers, venues, caterers and other professionals. Party planners will relieve the stress and ensure a party for any occasion is a complete success.

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