Get some ideas for staging a Luau Birthday Party

The Luau is ideally to celebrate milestone occasions, such as coming of age, birthdays, pool parties, anniversaries even weddings. Although many contemporary luaus are simply festive Hawaiian parties, traditional luaus were only held for symbolic occasions.

Today, large commercial luaus are held throughout the islands for tourist entertainment. If you are a guest at such a luau, you will likely receive a lei, or necklace of woven flowers, as a welcoming gift. These professional luaus are often held at the most popular hotels throughout the islands. More traditional luaus are held throughout the year for symbolic celebrations.

It’s time to stage your party with these luau tips and ideas for adult and family parties. You’ll find decorating and costume ideas, food and drink suggestions, party games, and music.

Party Decorations

Think tropical places when you are decorating for the party. could be a backyard or poolside. here some ideas:

• Tropical Flowers
• Tiki Torches
• Grass Table Skirts
• Beach Balls
• Palm Trees
• Surf Boards
• Beach Umbrellas
• Tiki Masks
• Sand
• Shells
• Volcanoes
• Ukuleles
• Fishing Nets
• Buckets and Shovels
• Boats
• Parrots or Tropical Birds
• Beach Towels
• Paper Lanterns
• Colorful String Lights

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Party Costumes

The essential item for a Hawaiian-themed party is the Leis (necklace or garland made of flowers) They can be worn around the neck, around the head, on the arms as bracelets, or on the legs as anklets.

Don’t forget to take pictures of everyone in their costumes. You can even have a contest and award prizes to the best costumes. Give one to the funniest, the most authentic, the most creative, the best couple, or the best all-around.

Be sure your guests dress up in Hawaiian style for the party.

• Hawaiian Shirts
• Grass Skirts
• Straw Hats
• Visors
• Tiki Masks
• Sunglasses
• Flip Flops
• Floral Dresses
• Coconut Bra
• Bathing Suits
• Floaties
• Palm Leaves

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Party Food

Luau means “feast,” so food should be plentiful at the party. Here are some Hawaiian foods.

Main Courses

• • Traditional Pig Roast.
  • Salmon and other fish are another excellent main course. Grilled would be the most authentic way of cooking it.
  • Hawaiian pizza with ham and pineapple.
  • Kabobs.

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Side Dishes

• • Fresh pineapple, coconut, bananas, papaya, and other tropical fruits can be served on trays. You could even make fruit salads, or put them on skewers.
  • Macadamia nuts to the fruit trays or put some in bowls for guests to nibble on.
  • Sweet potatoes and yams are traditional Hawaiian luau foods. You can make baked sweet potatoes for guests, or create a sweet potato casserole.
  • Sweet Hawaiian rolls to serve with the meal.
  • Traditional Poi is made from ground taro root. It is a starchy dish similar to mashed potatoes.

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Luau Drink Ideas

The drinks for a luau should be fruity. Here are some Hawaiian drink suggestions:

• • Serve tropical cocktails like daiquiris, Mai Tais, and piña coladas are perfect for luaus. They can be made without alcohol if your party is family or kid-oriented.
  • Mix up a tropical punch with real fruit. Add fruit to the drinks. You can stick a slice of pineapple or citrus fruit on the side of the glasses. Or you can add small pieces of fruit in the bottom of the cup.
  • Smoothies, blend up fruit for smoothies.
  • Serve Kona Hawaiian coffee after dessert.

Presentation: Put the drinks in coconuts or pineapples. Stick umbrellas in the drinks or use straws with flowers attached.

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Music

• Israel Kamakawiw’ole
• Jimmy Buffet
• The Beach Boys
• Elvis
• Don Ho
• Ukulele Music
• Reggae
• Island Music

Party Games

Make sure your guests are entertained at the party. Traditionally, luau games were contests of skills or to see who was the strongest. Here are some ways to “test” which of your guests is the best warrior.

• Hula Hoop Contest.
• Tiki Torch Ring Toss.
• Limbo.
• Obstacle Course.
• Tug of War.
• Scavenger Hunt.
• Puzzle Race.

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