Throw a SUPERHERO Party for The Avengers

The hottest movie in theaters right now is The Avengers and if you haven’t seen it yet you must GO and see it as soon as possible! It’s truly a fun movie for the family or a great date night movie {which is what my husband and I did!}.

I think throwing themed parties are so much fun, so why not throw an Avengers-themed party? Check out these great tips from Ms. Ricky Eisen, Founder and President of Events and Celebrations.

Invitations: Start your party off right with the perfect invitation. You can make your own postcard invitations with cardboard cut-outs of bright blue painted stars, and include the details about your party in a thin black marker. Decorate the front of each with classic comic book words like POW!, ZAP! And WAM!

Décor: The Avengers bring together 6 epic superheroes. Create your own easy decorations with cardboard cutouts of spiders and paint them black, neon green head’s of The Hulk and classic American flags for Captain America and, throughout the party, use bold colored streamers, which will add some mystery to the room.

Centerpieces: Choose your favorite Avenger and decorate the table around that character. Use lots of primary colors, since comic strips are usually blue, yellow and red. Print outs of comic book pages covered in contact paper make great placemats. Blanket your tables with these to tie the décor together and include stars, spiders and Hawkeye cut-outs on wooden sticks around the table with silver confetti.

Music: Keep the music simple but fun. “Live to Rise,” the original song written for and appearing in the film is the first single from the Marvel Music/Hollywood Records release Avengers Assemble.  The epic and cinematic video, featuring a searing live performance with film footage, was directed by Robert Hales. I’m loving this song since it’s been so long since Soundgarden has been together! Check out the video of “Live to Rise”!

Menu: Mini snacks such as cut-out tea-sandwiches make great finger food. Look for cookie cutters in shields, stars and spiders to create these treats. For Incredible Hulk themed beverages, create trays of green ice cubes by freezing water with green food color, and WOW! guests as their clear citrusy beverages transform color before their very eyes.

Check out these adorable Avengers cake pops! I just wish I was that creative!

Party Favors: As a parting gift, place a few Avenger designed cookies in a cellophane bag and close with a gold twist-tie – your guests can enjoy the party for days to follow with these treats! Check out these Avengers themed cookies from Emily over at Family and Life in Las Vegas!

Have you seen The Avengers yet?