How to Throw a Talk Like a Pirate Day Party
Shiver me timbers! It’s time to paaaarrrrrty!
Ahoy, mateys! One of the best holidays of the year is upon us. Yo ho ho! Today, Sept. 19, is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. This means two, very precise things. First, you should absolutely talk like a pirate All. Day. Long. Second, you should definitely throw a pirate-themed party. How, you ask? Aaaarrrrrgh, grab a barrel o’ rum, and read on!
Pirate Makeup
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First things first: To talk like a pirate, you must look like a pirate.
Kid's Pirate Makeup
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Your baby buccaneers should look the part, too. Can’t come up with a costume for your little ones? Get crafty, and make one with our step-by-step tutorial.
Pillaging Pets
Don’t forget to dress your furry friends for the party.
Set the Scene
If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, design your party around it. Let your creativity run wild, incorporating purchased or handmade props. Think cannons, pirate ships, pirate flags, ropes and wood planks.
Scallywag Snacks
Jodi Pudge
Set out an assortment of snacks for guests to munch on while they mingle. Search for pirate-themed chips or crackers, and stick mini pirate flags in all your dips.
Zucchini Pirate Boats
If you want something a bit more substantial, try Food Network’s zucchini pirate boats filled with corn-and-bacon salsa.
Make This: Food Network's Zucchini Pirate Boats
Pirate Punch
Evan Sklar
With coconut rum and pineapple juice, this tropical cocktail is a pirate’s dream. Make a big batch, and serve it in a punch bowl.
Make This: Coconut Rum Cocktail
Shiver-Me-Timbers Sweets
Pirate-Themed Boy's Birthday Party with Skull and Crossbones Cupcakes
A skull-and-crossbones design is perfect for decorating sweets for a pirate themed birthday party.
Skull Cookies
Serve cupcakes and cookies embellished with a skull-and-crossbones design.
Candy Seas
Make Food Network's adorable gelatin-and-candy cups for the kids. Top the mini oceans with a plastic pirate ship or a mini pirate flag.
Make This: Food Network's Candy Ocean Cups
Treasure Chest
Pirate Chest Party Favors
A pirate treasure chest full of party favors is a great way to reward guests for making it through the party. Mini treasure boxes filled with candy, gold coins, sparkly gems and temporary tattoos add to the pirate theme.
Create a treasure chest full of take-home treats for your guests. Gold-wrapped chocolate coins are a must!
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