Playing into the location of the Olympics being held in Paris, France, this year is the perfect theme for an opening ceremony party. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors over to support the United States athletes! The opening ceremony is at 12:30 p.m. Central Time, making for a perfect French-themed brunch party. Here are some things to remember when planning your opening ceremony celebration.
Hosting Tips
The first step to hosting a party is establishing the number of people who will be in attendance. From there, you can plan everything, including food, space, and festivities. Here are some simple tips to ensure everything goes smoothly the day of:
- Decide if you want to cook, host a potluck, or call a local restaurant for catering
- For drinks, get a water pitcher, cooler, ice, and cups
- For food, be sure to purchase paper plates, plastic utensils, and napkins
- Hosting in small places like an apartment can be tricky at times. Try pulling out chairs and additional seating options from bedrooms or dining rooms to ensure everyone will have a place to sit.
French-Themed Decorations
This is where the fun starts: picking out decorations! Whether you are a minimalist or love to go all out, here are some perfect items for your French-themed brunch.
For the minimalists:
For those who want to go all out:
- Eiffel tower confetti
- Photo booth props for pictures
- Berets
- Gold tinsel backdrop
- Inflatable torches
- Balloons
- USA temporary tattoos
Olympics-Themed Recipes
Play into the time and location of the ceremony by hosting a Parisian brunch with French and American foods. Chef or not, here are some simple dishes to prepare for guests.
Appetizers
- Airfried french toast sticks
- Baked brie
- Charcuterie board
- Pigs in a blanket
- Mini mac and cheese bakes
Entrees
Desserts
Now you are ready to host a winning Olympics party! Celebrating the Olympics means more than just rooting for your team, it also celebrates the world uniting together to share their love for sports. No matter who you are rooting for, celebrate the Olympics with your friends and family while enjoying some good company and delicious food!
