6 Backyard BBQ Party Ideas for an Extra Memorable Summer Kickoff
The weather is finally getting warmer and friends and family are coming together to celebrate by sharing a meal, some drinks, and show their respect and appreciation for the beginning of our favorite season. Make this year’s summer months extra memorable!
Kicking Off BBQ Season the Right Way
Here are some backyard BBQ party ideas and hosting tips to help you prepare to kick off the season right.
Host an Event Outdoors
Naturally, with the weather getting better and better, it is the perfect time to celebrate the outdoors. An outdoor venue can be as simple as your backyard or your neighborhood park, depending on how large of a space you need. Either way, it’s really going to set the vibe for the whole event.
If you’re leaning towards hosting at the park, Napoleon’s TravelQ will be your barbecue partner in keeping your guests' bellies full while they run around and enjoy the festivities.
Event Ideas
Just because you are enjoying barbecue food doesn’t mean that is it when it comes to theming. Try including or basing your festivities on one of the following ideas:
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Scavenger hunt - Add some adventure to the beginning of summer by hosting a scavenger hunt in your neighborhood. Cap it off with delicious food waiting for those who finish their adventure.
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Neighborhood movie night - Is your backyard big enough to accommodate audiences as you project some of the best movies of all time onto a big screen? You'll be able to attract all the movie fanatics in the neighborhood if you include some yummy snacks.
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Neighborhood Rummage Sale - Spring cleaning is over, but what to do with all of the still useful things you have? Kick off summer with a bock-wide rummage sale, followed by a barbecue block party! After the sale, donate proceeds to your favorite good cause.
Fire Up the BBQ
There’s no denying that BBQ dishes taste better when eaten outdoors. You also can’t deny that hosting a BBQ event with your nearest and dearest is perfect for celebrating the beginning of summer!
Prepare a diverse menu with dishes ranging from pork and beef to chicken and fish. Experiment with various ingredients, so you can produce flavors that’ll blow the minds of your guests. But if you want to play it safe, nothing beats a simple steak cooked on a charcoal grill.
Prepare Themed Sweets for Your Guests
Complete your menu by adding a couple of desserts to the mix. Below is a list of recommendations your guests will absolutely love:
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Cheesecake Tart - Strawberries and blueberries are placed on a sweet cream cheese tart. This treat is both beautiful and delicious.
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Rustic Pie - Incomplete without a classic pie, surprise your guests with a rustic peach pie they won’t forget!
End the Night by Sharing Stories Around the Fireplace
After the fireworks show (or during, if you’re within viewing distance of a neighborhood display), invite your guests to settle down around your outdoor fireplace. This is the time for them to share stories about loved ones and reminisce. Now that the sun has set, make sure you have enough blankets for each of your guests as they huddle around the flames.
The perfect centerpiece for a backyard event like this includes Napoleon’s Fireplaces from the Galaxy and Riverside series. These fully customizable gas hearths can quickly turn your backyard BBQ party into a heartwarming event.
Warm Hearts with Napoleon as you Kick Off Summer
With the best grills and fireplaces from Napoleon, turning these backyard BBQ party ideas into a reality will be a breeze.
Whether it’s feeding your souls, or keeping them warm, Napoleon is proud to serve families across the country during all of life’s most precious moments.
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