From Hawaiian inspired food to tropical decor, hula the day away with these fun Luau party ideas.
Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, looking for a fun summer party idea, or just wanting to feel like you’re on a tropical vacation; a luau is a fun and colorful party theme.
Luau Party Ideas
1. Luau Party invitation
Build the excitement for your luau party by sending out cute and colorful invitations.
All in all, include all the deets: date, time, location, and a heads-up about the dress code.
2. Have Guests Dress up
Encourage your guests to dress up in Hawaiian vacay inspired outfits.
Think flower crowns, Hawaiian shirts, skirts, and sunglasses.
3. Tropical Party Decor
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4. Pineapple Pizza
Although super controversial, pineapple on pizza is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
If you’re looking for an easy food idea for your party, consider ordering pineapple and ham pizza; and for those still skeptical about pineapple’s place on pizza, provide them with classic pepperoni and assorted toppings options.
5. Luau Music Playlist
Keep the party vibes flowing with a chill Hawaiian inspired playlist.
Mix up island jams with upbeat hits that’ll keep everyone vibing and dancing.
Below is a short Spotify playlist filled with songs that you can add to your party’s playlist.
6. Pina Colada
Sip on a taste of the tropics with refreshing piña coladas.
If you’re feeling a little fancy, serve them in cups topped with cocktail umbrellas for that extra island touch.
7. Luau Necklaces
No luau party is complete without iconic lei necklaces.
When your guests arrive, welcome them with leis to instantly put them in the festive party mood.
8. Fruits
From fruit salads to fruit skewers and an overall fruit platter, keep the tropical vibes flowing with a spread of fresh fruits.
Hawaiian Luau Party Ideas
9. Serve Hawaiian Inspired Food
From garlic shrimp to Hawaiian roll sliders, serve some delicious Hawaiian inspired foods.
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10. Play Limbo
Set up a limbo pole and challenge your friends to see how low they can go before touching the ground.
11. Set up a tiki bar
Set up a cute tiki bar where guests can customize their own drinks and grab snacks and light appetizers throughout the party.
12. Tropical Flower Centerpieces
Whether you use fresh or faux flowers, add some tropical vibes to your decor with DIY floral table centerpieces.
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13. Aloha photo booth
Create a cute area where guests can take cute pictures and capture fun memories with a festive photo booth.
14. Create Your Own Poke Bowl
Have a DIY poke bowl bar filled with various toppings so that guests can create their personalized poke bowl.
15. Fire up the Grill
If you’re having your luau party outside, fire up the grill and serve some bbq classics with a hint of Hawaiian flair.
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