How to Host a Barney Party

One great way to keep kids entertained at a party is to have a theme. And if your kids are glued to everything Barney, then why not make it Barney? Whether it's a birthday party, or just an excuse for the kids in the neighborhood to gather, here are a few tips on how to make a fun and festive Barney party.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Send out Barney invitations to all of the kids. Thetoyhunt.com or aperfectpartyzone.com are great places to shop for Barney invitations. When you pick the date and time, make sure that there is not a major conflicting event in your community (like a parade) and then simply send out the Barney style invites.
2. Decorate with absolutely everything Barney that you can find. Birthdaydirect.com is a great site to buy paper plates, napkins, cups, tablecloths, balloons, anything and everything you can think of with the friendly purple dinosaur on it. Also, check out ebay.com for reduced priced merchandise.
3. Play Barney games and give out Barney prizes. Give the kids a Barney coloring contest or "pin the tail on the dinosaur." Purchase a Barney pinata and allow all the kids to take a whack.
4. Hire a Barney impersonator for the big day. Nothing will impress the kids more (and keep them quiet for a while) than a Barney impersonator. Check out partypop.com for information on live entertainment in your area.
5. Serve a Barney cake at your party. Whether it's a Birthday or not, every party needs cake. Stores like Carvel or your local supermarket will be able to make you a Barney cake, or you can find patterns and molds for purchase online and make your own. The Barney cake is the perfect way to end the party. Give kids a ton of sugar so they start running around again, just when you need a nap.

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