Planning an American Idol Party

American Idol is truly a phenomenon that hasout afterwards.
captivated America! It has churned out singingRock Star Arrival and Introductory Activities
sensations such as Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert,You can have your own AI Registration Table for
Carrie Underwood, David Archuleta, David Cook,contestants. Just prop up a table where the
and Daughtry to name a few.kiddies can have each of their contestant
It is a hit especially to the younger generation.numbers. Or have 'All Access' show passes for
Even the kiddies can't get enough of Americanthe visitors to slip on around their necks. You can
Idol! So throw an America Idol-inspired birthdayalso provide some A.I. tattoos too.
party, and let your little kid and the guestsAlso, have your birthday party kiddie guests to fill
perform some favorite tunes like little rock starsout a sheet that provides what songs they will
complete with 'fans' of their own! Here's how.....perform and with whom if it's a duet during the
Set The Moodpresentation.
In order to set the mood of your kid's AmericanYou can also have a Door Hanger America
Idol party, decorate with music-themed props andIdol-inspired Party Activity. Get some American
goods. Have some inflatable guitars andIdol Activity Kit available from a party store. Then
microphones, rock 'n roll-themed centerpieces andhave the li'l kiddies decorate the door hangers any
music note confetti. Also, have a color scheme ofway they want to. They can take their door
blue plus silver. Use crepe-paper streamers,hangers home as their party favors.
balloons and other decorations using the colorAmerican Idol Party Games
scheme all around the party area. You can createHave a game of Rock Star Dress-up! This is an
a Hollywood sign out from a cardboard orinteresting and fun game that will surely get the
styrofoam. Put the sign in your driveway (wherekiddies energized and excited! Just fill 3 large
it is visible) in order to direct the partygoers tocustomized boxes with colorful funky and cool
the house. For a more Hollywood celebrity scenepop-star wardrobes. Remember that the larger
feel, how about putting out an old carpet comingand more outrageous the clothes are --- the
up from the driveway and into the door.better! Place the boxes in different areas of the
Also stick large glow stars on the ceiling and wallsparty room. Then shape a circle in the center of
for a cool decor effect. Stick some posters ofthe room with the use of a masking tape. Have
pop-stars on the walls. You can also hang CDsthe kiddies walk around the circle while music is
from the ceiling using clear strings. This will makestill playing. When the music ends, the kiddies
a lighting effect just like a good disco ball. Do notmust hurry to one of the customized boxes and
forget to add an 'American Idol' banner too.put a single wardrobe item on. Then, they must
Plan The Menurush back to the middle and start all over again.
Have a birthday menu of party food that is fit forThis dress-up game continues in this way until all
little rockstars! First off is to have aof the wardrobe items are gone.
music-themed cake. Have a Microphone Cake! YouThere is also The American Idol Makeover. You
will need to have a sheet cake, plus a round cakemust provide some styling accessories such as
for the 'microphone'. Next, cut a narrow piecemake-up, brushes, hair gel, combs, etc. Divide the
from the sheet cake and frost it with chocolatekiddies into pairs, so one kid in each pair is a stylist
frosting. This part will be your 'microphone's'while the other is the performer. Then take an
handle. To simulate a remote microphone cord,instant photo (digital or Polaroid) of all the
you will have to attach a piece of black licoriceperformers. When 'Go Stylists Go!' is declared, the
string at the bottom of the 'handle'. Finally, you willkiddie stylists should race over to their partners
have to frost the round cake using some whiteand perform their amazing work. You should set a
frosting and then sprinkle blue colored sugar overtimer of about 5-7 minutes. When the time
the cake's top.expires, the partners should switch roles and do a
Rich desserts, appetizers and sweet cocktails willsecond round with new stylists. At the end of the
surely please the older guests. Also, dip somegame, let the kiddies vote who should win the
pretzel rod sticks in chocolate dipping, then servebest stylist of them all!
them as American Idol microphones. Have someAnother fun American Idol game is Name That
star-shaped Rice Krispie treats. Serving someTune. This game will test your guests' musical
Rockstar Energy drinks also adds a fun touch.knowledge. The game's rules are quite simple: play
Have a Rockin' Party Invitesa number of popular songs in a row and get the
For a fun touch, use images of AI judges forkiddies to secretly write the names of the songs
your American Idol party invitations. Just stick aand performers. At the end of the game, count
picture of Simon, Paula or Randy in the front ofto see who got the most number of correct
your yellow/gold invitation cards. Then add a voicesongs and performer's names.
bubble saying 'Here's your Golden Ticket!'And of course, the main event should be an
Write inside the cards: 'Welcome to Hollywood!American Idol competition. Rent a karaoke
(Your child's name) invites you to come auditionmachine and have the kids perform their own
for American Little Idol in honor of his (or her)presentation! Remember that this game should
Birthday! Performances will be held at (address,not be threatening like the actual American Idol
date, time). RSVP ahead of time to (phoneshow. Just have an environment where all the
number).'kiddies will feel esteemed.
Also, embellish these American Idol birthday partyWith this great American Idol party plan, your
invites with blue and silver stars, then mail themkid's birthday party will surely turn out a winner!