Holiday & seasonal parties
Winter wonderland holiday party
Silver, white and a heated tent
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Holiday & seasonal parties ideas
Holiday & seasonal parties: themes, setups and activities
Chicago holiday parties are indoor or heated, run late and centre on food and drink. The ideas below cover company holiday parties, Friendsgiving, New Year's Eve and Diwali, with setups that work in December.
Themes
4 holiday party themes
Each theme lists a palette, decor, setups, activities, props and the rentals with live prices.
Holiday & seasonal parties
Friendsgiving dinner
One long table, chargers and candlelight
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Holiday & seasonal parties
New Year's Eve party
Gold, black, a champagne wall and a midnight toast
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Holiday & seasonal parties
Diwali celebration
Diyas, marigolds and a festive dinner
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Setup ideas
How to set up a holiday party
Layouts for backyards, tents and indoor rooms, with the rentals each one takes.
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Office holiday party
Indoors
Clear the floor for highboys and a bar, keep a few rounds for dinner, uplight the walls in red or gold.
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Heated tent party
Tent or lawn
A frame tent with sidewalls and a forced-air heater keeps guests warm into the 30s.
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Dinner party at home
Indoors
Rent a farm table and chairs to seat everyone in one room, with chargers and candlelight.
Activities, games and props
Things to do at a holiday party
Hot chocolate or coffee bar
Urns, mugs and toppings.
Rent: Coffee urn ($27.50), Coffee cup & saucer ($0.72)
Gift swap
A white elephant game after dinner.
DIY: no rental needed
Photo booth with seasonal props
Sweaters, hats and a neon 'Cheers'.
Rent: 360 photo booth ($163.90), Neon sign ($97.90)
Midnight toast
Champagne flutes for everyone at midnight.
Rent: Champagne flute ($0.83), Champagne wall ($159.50)
Questions
Holiday & seasonal parties FAQs
Can I hold a tented party in a Chicago winter?
Yes, with sidewalls on every side and a forced-air tent heater. Plan for flooring or a gravel path if the ground is wet, and book early: heaters run out in December.
How early should I book a company holiday party?
Book rentals by October for December dates, especially Fridays and Saturdays.
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