17 Fun Outdoor High School Graduation Party Ideas For Girls 2021

This post is all about the most fun outdoor high school graduation party ideas that you need to know about.

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Graduation party season is always so much fun but it can also be super stressful. I put together this list of the best and most fun outdoor high school graduation party ideas so that you can throw your perfect grad party with ease.

Graduation parties are always fun because they are in the summer so the weather is usually very nice and you aren’t as busy with school, and extracurricular activities. If you want to take advantage of the beautiful summer weather and throw an outdoor graduation party, this post is perfect for you!

I hope that these outdoor high school graduation party ideas inspire you to throw the best grad party ever!

1. Hanging Lights:

One of the best (and super inexpensive) decor ideas for an outside graduation party is to hang string lights. I promise they will make your party look a lot more elegant and festive and are super easy to set up.

If you are going to have a tent at your party you can hang them around the perimeter. String lights make parties look a lot more put together than they actually might be. 😉

2. Photo Booth:

Let me tell you, a photo booth is a outdoor graduation party necessity! There are SO many different photo booth ideas that you are definitely going to want to see.

Every grad party that I went to with a photo booth was so much fun and was one of the best ways to get cute pictures with all of my friends before we left for college.

If you want to recreate this graduation party decor, check out these cute silver 2021 balloons.

3. Light Jars:

Grab some lights and mason jars and you can create the cutest outdoor centerpieces or hanging decoration.

You can hang these jars from trees around your backyard or put them in the middle of your tables. You can even stick flowers in the jars to make them cuter!

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4. Welcome Sign:

Put a big welcome sign at the front of your house so that your guests can easily find your house. There is nothing more stressful than driving around and around not being able to find the right house.

Maybe even tie balloons to your sign so that your guests wouldn’t be able to miss your house even if they tried. You can easily make a welcome sign with 24×36 plywood, paint, and brushes.

5. Centerpieces:

There are so many cute graduation party centerpiece ideas that you have to think about when planning your grad party. You’ll want the tables to be just as festive as the rest of your party which is why centerpieces are a great decor idea.

The centerpiece in the picture above is so cute and even features the graduate in a photo that your guests will love!

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6. Close Pin Photo Decor:

Pictures are a great decoration idea because they are inexpensive and look really nice at parties. One of my friends hung photos on close pins around the perimeter of her party tent and it was so pretty.

All of her guests really enjoyed going down memory lane and looking at the photos with her. If you’re looking for a cute photo decor idea, this is it!

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7. College Flag & Graduation Year Balloons:

When I saw this picture I thought it was genius! Your college is where you’re going to be spending the next four years of your life and it’s why you have worked so hard so you should definitely show it off!

All you have to do is hang up your college flag and it’s the perfect decoration. It will also make a cute backdrop for photos with your graduation year balloons.

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8. Polaroid Scrapbook:

Your guests will be able to take a picture of themselves having fun at your party and then write a little note to you. The best part is, it is super easy to put this together.

I have a Fujifilm mini Polaroid camera (just like the one in the picture) and it works amazing! It is expensive but so worth it. I promise you will have so much fun using it to take pictures with your friends and family. And think about how much fun it will be to look back on this book in the future.

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9. Refreshments:

Graduation parties can get very hot. Set up a cute little refreshments table like the picture above and your guests will be so happy. You can have different kinds of lemonade, fruity drinks, and water that are perfect for summer.

I also love the idea of using mason jars to drink out of and putting a cute little sign about what the drink is in front.

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10. Games:

You will definitely want a fun game to play with your guests to get people talking.

One of the best games my friends and I played during a grad party was a “who knows the graduate best game.” We all had fun joking around while playing and I ended up learning some things about my friend that I never knew.

11. More Outdoor Games:

If you have a badminton or volleyball net, make sure to have it ready for your party. Ladder Toss is another outdoor game that is a grad party classic.

These games can be really fun to play with your friends and family at your party and can even get pretty competitive.

12. Fruit or Vegetables:

One of the best parts of graduation parties is all of the delicious food but most of the time the food is pretty unhealthy. Obviously that isn’t a bad think but since grad parties can get so hot, it’s nice to have some refreshing food option as well.

Maybe prepare some fruit skewers or cut up a watermelon. Anything to refresh your guests so that they don’t get dehydrated is great!

13. Yay Backdrop:

Balloons are another great way to decorate your party and aren’t super expensive.

You worked so hard to get where you are today and that definitely deserves a celebration! The “yay” balloons just scream it’s time to celebrate and make an adorable backdrop!

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14. Popcorn Machine:

In my opinion, popcorn always makes parties better! One of my friends had a popcorn machine at her grad party and everyone loved it. This would be especially perfect with an outdoor movie. If you’re looking for a good popcorn machine check this one out.

15. She’s One Smart Cookie Bar:

If you like cookies, this is the dessert table for you! All you need are your favorite cookies, some chalkboard signs, and cute bowls.

My favorite thing about all the graduation parties I went to was the food and I still remember some food options to this day. Your guests will definitely love this cookie bar and remember it for years to come!

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16. Taco Bouta Future Balloons:

Omg, this is so cute! It’s always fun to have a themed graduation party so maybe your theme can be tacos? You can use these balloons for decoration and have a taco bar for the food. Your guests will be in taco heaven.

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17. Taco Bar:

I couldn’t talk about having a taco themed party without showing you a cute and delicious looking taco bar! This is sure to impress your guests and will leave them super happy.

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I hope that you enjoyed this post about the best Outdoor High School Graduation Party Ideas for girls in 2021. If this post gave you any good ideas for your party make sure to comment below. I love hearing from my readers!