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Graduation parties idea
Sunset grad celebration
A sunset grad celebration moves the party to the evening: lounge furniture, bistro lights, a neon sign with the class year and a small dance floor. Below you will find the palette, backyard and indoor setups, activities, props and the rentals for 80 guests with live Chicago prices, ready to open in the free planner.
The look
Palette and decor
- Neon 'Class of' sign
- String lights
- Lounge cushions
Setup ideas
How to set it up
Lounge clusters under string lights, a dance floor by the speaker.
A rented room with lounge seating and a dance floor.
Activities and games
Things for guests to do
Dance floor
A small floor for friends.
Rent: Dance floor section ($22), Portable PA system ($110)
Neon photo spot
The class year in lights.
Rent: Neon sign ($97.90)
Props and DIY
What to buy or make
- Class year banner
- Photo props
- Favour bags
These aren't rentals: they're the finishing touches most hosts buy or make.
Rent the look
Rentals for a sunset grad celebration
Quantities shown for 80 guests. In the planner they adjust to your guest count, and you can change or remove anything.
× 2 for 80 guests. Lounge seating.
Lounge armchair
Accent armchair
$165each
× 4 for 80 guests. Lounge seating.
Bistro string lights
Per 100 ft strand, LED globe bulbs
$82.50per 100 ftEst.
× 3 for 80 guests. Bistro lights.
Neon sign
LED neon phrase sign, e.g. "Better Together" or "Mr & Mrs"
$97.90each
× 1 for 80 guests. Photo spot.
Dance floor section
3' x 3' wood-look or white vinyl panel with edging; a 12' x 12' floor is 16 sections
$22per 3' x 3' section
× 16 for 80 guests. A 12 by 12 foot floor.
These add-ons for 80 guests, before delivery, setup and tax
$2,017.40
Prices are based on local rental companies' published rates plus our booking fee. Your final quote is confirmed by the rental company for your date and venue.
Questions
Sunset grad celebration FAQs
Are there noise rules for a backyard party?
Most Chicago-area towns have quiet hours starting around 10 pm. Tell neighbours ahead of time.
How many chairs do I need for an open-house graduation party?
Seats for about half of the total guest list, because guests come and go. For 120 invited, 60 chairs and eight banquet tables is usually plenty.
When should I book rentals for a June grad party in Chicago?
Two to three months ahead. The first three weekends of June are the busiest backyard rental weekends of the year.
Can I rent everything for a graduation party in one order?
Yes. Pick the rentals from this page or the planner and send one free quote. We book them with Chicago-area rental partners and list delivery, setup, a damage waiver and sales tax line by line before you pay anything.
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Last updated 2026-11-03.
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