How to Throw a Mexican Fiesta Party
A Mexican fiesta theme is perfect for a birthday party, kids party or an informal weekend get-together with friends and family. Keep your Mexican fiesta party simple and easy with plastic dishes, colorful streamers and Latin music. By asking each guest to bring a favorite Mexican-inspired dish, you can save time and money on the menu, and you get to sample a variety of Mexican foods. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Computer stationery with a Mexican theme
- Mexican costumes
- Colorful tablecloths or Mexican blankets
- Several potted cacti
- Colorful plastic place settings
- Fairy lights
- 2 or 3 piñatas
- CD of Latin music
- Bean bags
- Chili peppers
Instructions
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Invite the Guests
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Make informal invitations on computer stationery using a Mexican theme (cactus, sombreros and chili peppers, for example).
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Include the date, time, RSVP date, telephone number and location on each invitation.
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Request on the invitation that each guest bring a favorite Mexican-inspired dish.
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Tell guests to dress in Mexican outfits.
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Mail the invitations 2 to 4 weeks prior to the party.
Decorate for the Mexican Fiesta-Themed Party
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Hang colorful paper streamers from the ceiling.
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Decorate the table with a color Mexican blanket or brightly colored tablecloths.
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Create a Mexican fiesta centerpiece by grouping potted cacti of varying heights.
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Set the table with plastic plates and cups in bright shades of turquoise, fuchsia, orange and lime green.
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Hang two or three piñatas around the room for more Mexican flare.
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String fairy lights around the room for soft lighting.
Plan Mexican Fiesta Entertainment
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Fill a piñata with candy or other small treats, and take turns hitting it. This is a great game for adults and kids.
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Hold a dance contest. Couples can dance the tango, the flamenco or any other Latin-inspired dance.
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Run a best-dressed contest, and award a prize to the guest with best Mexican costume.
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Play a game of Mexican bean toss.
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Play a game of pass the chili pepper.
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Comments
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The Flamenco and the Tango are not Mexican dances. If someone where having a Mexican Fiesta they would not be having a "Latin inspired dance" they would have a MEXICAN dance contest. Only because Spanish is spoken in these countries does not make them all the same.
