How to Select a Venue for a Frat Party

Host a frat party for your brothers and create memories that will last a lifetime. You can host the frat party on or off campus at a variety of venues. Depending on the formality and purpose of the party, select a venue that suits the situation best.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Select a Venue for a Frat Party

1. Stay close to home. Many frat parties are held at the frat house, so all of the brothers who live there can lend a helping hand.
2. Consider an off-campus location. Not all frat brothers live at the house, so that means you have more options, especially if several brothers live in a house or large apartment.
3. Hit the road for a destination venue. For example, spring break parties are more likely to be attended if they are located in a popular spring break hot spot such as Panama City, Florida or Cancun, Mexico.
4. Opt for elegant locations. Ballrooms, country clubs and upscale restaurants take reservations for large parties, which can be ideal for formal events like homecoming.
5. Pick the hottest nightspot. Trendy clubs, popular bars and campus favorites are always hits with the college crowd. You can host a party at one of these venues when they have special drink nights like "ladies drink free" to attract a larger group.

Make Sure Everyone Has a Good Time

6. Hire entertainment. This could be anything from professional dancers and singers to disc jockeys and musicians.
7. Pay extra to keep an open bar. If your fraternity has the funds, select open bar status meaning guests are not required to pay for drinks or tip bartenders.
8. Arrange safe transportation. If the party is at your frat house, let guests know that they can stay the night or investigate campus alternatives like sober driver services.
9. Keep lots of food on hand. When people drink, they become more hungry. Make sure to either have lots of snacks or a full meal for each guest. If you have a grill, take turns making barbecue favorites.

Tips & Warnings

• When you host a destination frat party for an event like spring break, it's more likely that you'll receive national chapter assistance and participation, which means reduced costs for your fraternity.
• Be careful when hosting frat parties at your brothers' apartments or rental homes. Neighbors often will not tolerate the noise level or cramped parking and can be easily provoked to call the police.

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