Summer Parties and Summer Costumes too!

Get ready for the Fourth of July holiday weekend and don't forget some great costumes to put you in the summer party mood!

Whether it is just a hat or a mask or a complete patriotic costume, it will get everyone in the holiday mood and ready to celebrate the Fourth of July!


There is still time to order your 4th of July costumes, hats and accessories and have them delivered before the holiday. Make sure to order express delivery to arrive on Thursday, July 3rd since there will be no deliveries on Friday July 4th.

Order Monday by 3pm EST select 3rd day delivery
Order Tuesday by 3pm EST select 2nd day delivery
Order Wednesday by 3pm EST select Next Business Day delivery.

Don't let the fun stop after celebrating the 4th! Luau themed parties are a great idea for summer fun! What better excuse to dress in less for the hot weather?

Here are some quick and easy ways to add a luau theme to your backyard BBQ or pool party:

Request that guests arrive in luau themed costumes. But relax, a luau costume theme can be stress free:

Guys: wear a Hawaiian shirt

Ladies: a grass skirt over your bathing suit, or a beautiful floral sarong.

Add a funny hat or accessory.

Or, the most simple trick, is a flower lei for all your guests. It is easy and fun and inexpensive and instantly transforms everyone's look and mood as well!


We have a whole website dedicated to Luau Costumes and luau parties: www.LuauCostumes.com
Get the whole family involved!


Now that you know what to wear and where to get some Luau games and Luau party supplies:

Play some Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley or maybe even a Hawaiian luau themed CD!


You can decide to have a whole luau menu, or maybe just add some pineapple, a tropical fruit salad, and some umbrellas in everyone's drink!

Maybe some pineapple or mango salsa added to your hot dogs and hamburgers!

Little touches can really add to the theme and enhance everyone's luau party experience!

Ok, now after writing this post, I am off to definitely order something fruity and tropical for lunch! I can't wait to throw a BBQ luau party this weekend! : )

Cheers, have fun and stay safe!

Throw Your Own Luau!

How to host a Hawaiian party, wherever you are

No matter where you live in the world, it's possible to stage your own authentic lu‘au for an afternoon or evening party, or to celebrate important milestones just as we do in Hawai'i: graduations, birthdays and weddings.


Follow our guide to hosting a lu'au to make your event a success!


Begin with the food

The best part of a lu'au is, frankly, the food and drink. For drink, serve whatever you like, but your lu'au menu is another matter. Depending on your palate you can serve your guests traditional lu‘au fare — such as kalua pork, chicken long rice and haupia — or offer more mainstream choices.

Explore these menu ideas:

• Traditional buffet

If you're truly adventurous, you can cook the traditional Hawaiian way by building your own imu oven and whipping up a delectable batch of kalua pork right in your backyard. If that doesn't work up an appetite, some traditional Hawaiian games certainly will.



Details, details, details
Lu‘au are best held outdoors, weather permitting. Decorate with tiki torches (they're inexpensive, drive away mosquitoes, and are available at most garden and hardware stores), flowers, more flowers, and as many green plants as possible. Borrow or rent foliage if you don't have it on hand.


Lu‘au dress is casual! Recommend to your guests the following attire: For men and boys, aloha shirts and khaki shorts or pants. For women and girls, aloha-print sundress or long wrap-around skirt with tank top or light, short-sleeved blouse. Feet should be bare or wearing what we in Hawai‘i call "slippers" (often called "flip flops" or "thongs" elsewhere in the world). No socks, nylons, dress shirts or ties allowed.

Greet each guest with a lei, hug, and a kiss on the cheek.


Lu‘au food is served buffet-style. All dishes go on the buffet table at the same time, guests line up and "grind," as we say in the Islands — sometimes for hours!

Like many other things in Hawai'i, lu‘au are casual. Kick off your shoes, serve the food on paper plates, and enjoy the company of good friends.

Find all your costumes, decorations and more for your luau at http://www.luaucostumes.com/