Say Hello to Summer With a Backyard Memorial Day Party
Atwell homes’ backyards are the perfect place to host a cookout this Memorial Day. Here are some ideas to get you started.
June 21 may be the official first day of summer, but Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer fun. Hosting a backyard Memorial Day party at your new Atwell home is the perfect way to celebrate summertime, the great outdoors and good friends.
Here are some ideas for a memorable all-American Memorial Day backyard gathering that’s all fun and no fuss.
Who doesn’t love a burger cookout?
You can’t go wrong by starting with the basic burger. Then, take yours up a notch by inviting guests to bring toppings for a most-likely-to-surprise burger bar contest. Think unusual veggies to throw on the grill, gourmet local cheeses, a smorgasbord of grilled pepper varieties – let your guests’ imagination run wild!
But hamburgers are incomplete without their trusty sidekick, hot dogs. Chipotle chili dogs add a little spice to this perennial summertime favorite. Or create crockpot chili con queso for a cheesy chili dog variation.
Get creative with the sides.
Just because you may be going for a traditional Memorial Day cookout doesn’t mean your party spread has to be boring. Skip the store-bought chips and instead wow your Atwell friends with homemade air-fryer potato chips. Add some color with a red, white and blue fruit salad, or a fresh cherry tomato salad. Want to put a fun spin on a backyard potluck? Ask guests to contribute to an anything-on-a-stick spread.
Create the ambience.
Complete your Memorial Day backyard party with the perfect ambience. Put together your own playlist of patriotic song favorites. Set out some favorite yard games for a little friendly neighborhood competition. And end the evening with some all-American classic movies under the stars in your backyard. If you have a projector and screen on hand, great. If not, check local camera shops to rent one.A wall along the back side of your home can suffice for a screen. Or, hang a flat white sheet to the fence or back wall and secure it from the wind. For movie treats, treat your Atwell friends to a homemade twist on perennial favorites like homemade whoopie pies or a crowd-pleasing banana pudding. Wash them down with red and blueberry lemonade slushes.
No matter what your Memorial Day party menu and activities include, your Atwell home’s backyard is a great setting to welcome in summertime in beautiful surroundings with friends and family.
Want a home where you can entertain family and friends outdoors? Contact a New Home Specialist at (951) 458-6155 today!