Hosting the Perfect Memorial Day Cookout

Memorial Day is the last Monday in May and is a day that commemorates U.S. soldiers that have died while in military service. This day also marks the unofficial start to summer and is a popular weekend for cookouts. Follow these tips for a successful and fun Memorial Day cookout!

More often than not, Memorial Day cookouts have a patriotic theme to them. Feel free to embrace this tradition with red, white and blue decorations, desserts and drinks. Try strawberry shortcake or red, white and blue sugar cookies. Make lemonade and iced tea and then freeze an assortment of berries in ice for a flavorful twist.

For activities, set up a volleyball net or leave the space open for people to play wiffle ball. Other fun games include horseshoes, Frisbee, bocce ball, or even a water balloon toss! If you’re feeling super ambitious, rent a bouncy-house or inflatable obstacle course for your guests to compete in. Offer a gift card or some other small incentive to get people excited to play!

To document the event, buy several disposable cameras and leave them around so guests will take pictures of themselves having fun at your party.