How to Celebrate a 16th Birthday Party
An adolescent's 16th birthday party marks a momentous occasion. He gains right of passages into beginning an adult lifestyle. Most 16 year olds have the opportunity to begin driving on their own. Celebrate this newfound independence by learning how to celebrate a 16th birthday party.
- Choose a venue that appeals to the 16 year old. A few months prior to the 16th birthday party, drop hints and ask about various places you think the birthday kid would enjoy having a party at. Do no simply choose a place you think, but somewhere you know he will enjoy. This may vary from teen to teen. Consider letting the teen choose the party location, or choosing from a list of options you create.
- Give him the opportunity to create a guest list. Do not force him to invite people he does not want to. This party should serve as a celebration, not a chore. As a 16 year old, you should try to give him more independence and power to think for himself.
- Select a time that works with most of your guests' schedules. The time of the party depends greatly on the venue and time of the birthday.
- Start the party by extending a welcome and thanks to all those who made the effort to attend the celebration. Use this time to also share with the party how proud you feel of the young man or woman who is turning 16 today.
- Give everyone the opportunity to enjoy one another's company. If you have the party at a place that involves activity, such as the park, dismiss the party guests to enjoy the activity.
- Gather everyone back together after 30 minutes to 1 hour of the activity. At this time, have the food ready and invite everyone to enjoy the meal.
- Bring out the desert. Light 16 candles on the cake and have everyone at the party sing "Happy Birthday."
- After the cake, present him with the pile of presents to open.
- Enjoy the rest of the day, munching on more food and taking part in the activities.