Grown-up Birthday Bash  Back to Events

You may have outgrown princess and superhero parties, but you're never too old to celebrate birthdays. In fact, adult birthday parties can be just as festive as kids' celebrations. Throw a birthday party that's fun for everyone for yourself or a friend.

To instill your themed bash with a grown-up twist, build on the honoree's hobbies or dreams. For example, does your friend long for a Hawaiian vacation? Host a luau. Purchase or craft your own Hawaiian-theme invitations, encourage guests to wear Hawaiian attire, serve a spread of tropical food and drinks, and hand out leis as party favors.

No matter what type of shindig you host, share memories and play games that celebrate the guest of honor. Don't be bashful with decor: The right decorations establish a festive atmosphere. And remember: Whether you're 4 or 40, it's hard to pass up a good birthday cake!

Check out more general tips for throwing a successful adult birthday party. And for party-perfect foods, try our suggestions below.

Menu Made Easy 

Here's where we've figured out courses and servings for the party. Scroll down to see the Publix selections we suggest, then add appropriate sizes and/or quantities to your Planning List based on the estimated servings per course (see chart). If you're interested in other options, you may click View All to see everything else available by course. Or, you can use our Plan a Menu tool to build your own menu for the event.

The recommended servings are meant as a guide and not an exact calculator. Please consider that many factors may require you to make adjustments: the mix of adults and children, time of day, length of event, etc.

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