7 Ways to Use Neon Lights in Your Child’s Birthday Party

Birthdays are very important events in a child’s life. This is the one time in a year where the whole day is all about them. Birthday parties are especially important for young kids because these parties will serve as happy memories to look back on. So if your little one’s birthday is drawing near, you should make it as special and unforgettable as possible.

One way to do this is to incorporate neon lights into the birthday party. They will not only make the party more festive, they can also bring a whole new element of entertainment to the party. However, neon lights can be a bit tricky to work with. As such, you would be well advised to learn a few things about their best use before you start preparing for the party. Here are 7 Ways to use neon lights in your child’s birthday party:

Come up with a Great Theme

Before you set up the party, you should come up with a theme first. It could be an 80’s themed party or it could be based on your child’s favorite cartoon. The party theme could be practically anything. What matters is that your child likes and understands the theme. By having a set theme for the party, you will be able to plan out every detail of the party with more ease.

Use Neon Lights to Start up the Party

Neon lights can be a great way to start a surprise birthday party. You can tell your child that you will be having a small get together later in the evening. That way he or she won’t be expecting a birthday party. You could then decorate the party area with neon light designs, and a big neon party sign saying happy birthday

Before the start of the party, you could turn off all the lights and have all your guests hide. Then you could lead your child into the party area, and surprise him or her by having all of the neon lights turn on at the same time. This is quite possible because modern neon lights can be controlled via remote control, and you can even control the sequence that they turn on.

Hold a Light Show

Once the party gets started, it is a great idea to have a light show for all your guests. Neon light technology has improved a great deal through the years, and can now be controlled via remote control. You can even program them to light up in specific sequences and time them to songs. By holding a neon light show for the party, you’ll surely make it a spectacle that your child and guests will never forget.

Use Neon Lights to Create a Festive Atmosphere

Neon lights have always been used to create a specific atmosphere. Bars use neon lights to attain a certain edginess, whereas diners use them to attract attention and give off a homely vibe. In this case, your main intent should be to create a festive and energetic atmosphere. It could be a bit tricky to create great neon light designs at first, luckily there are a myriad of amazing neon ideas online that you can use.

When you use neon lights, it is important that you choose the right colors and strategically place them for optimum effect. When it comes to choosing colors, you should base them on your overall theme.

You should also take into account the color combination. If your walls are bright colored, then you should choose a darker color. If you use bright colors in a lightly colored wall, it might blend too much and ruin the effect. If your wall has a dark shade, then you should use lighter colored neon lights. When it comes to neon lights, using contrasting colors are always a good policy to follow.

Decorate the Cake With Neon Lights

Aside from holding a light show, you can also use neon lights to decorate the cake. Cakes with icing decorations and fondant are great, but neon light cakes are very unique. Due to their flexibility, you can use neon lights to create a myriad of designs.

When it comes to using neon lights for cake decorating, you will need a set theme, and a lot of patience. Neon lights can be cut into different dimensions and shapes, and the process can be quite work intensive.With this amazing neon idea, you will be able to elevate your child’s party to new heights.

Line the Furniture With Neon Lights

For maximum effect, you should also line the furniture with neon lights. A few years back, you could not really do this, because neon lights were predominantly made of glass. The more modern form of neon lights though are quite different. They are made of very flexible material, and you can buy them in bulk. This means you can line your furniture with lights, and not run the risk of them shorting out or breaking.

When you line your furniture with lights, you should make sure to secure them properly. You should also make sure that your lights follow the outline of your furniture.

Create Fun Neon Signs

During parties, it is always a good idea to have signs to guide your guests. Not everyone is accustomed to your home, and they may not know where the bathroom is. You could also create neon signs that designate the buffet table, and the seats for the guests. By using neon lights to highlight these labels you can create a very festive atmosphere.

How to Throw the Best Neon Party 

Read on for some ideas for a neon party that will make your next get-together better. These tips will really make your next party stand out.

1. Gather Black Lights 

When most people think of a neon party, the first thing that comes to mind is black lights. Brightly colored or white clothes and decorations will have a fluorescent glow from these lights. Adding custom neon signs and black lights will take your party to the next level.

2. Glow Sticks For the Win 

You will also require a large number of glow sticks. When your guests turn them on, they will glow for hours. Wearable glow sticks, such as bracelets, necklaces, and crowns, are available.

These are ideal for handing out as guests arrive, or for setting up a table where people can go to get their favorite wearable glow sticks.

3. Body Paint 

You can also provide your guests with glow in the dark body paint to complement their neon party attire. Allow guests to paint whatever they want on any exposed body parts and paint yourself with something fun and creative.

4. Location 

Set up your neon party in a dark room, such as a shed, garage, or living room, or in an area with little natural light. You can also have an outdoor neon party as long as there aren’t too many light fixtures interfering with the effects of the black lights.

When planning an outdoor neon party, keep the moonlight in mind.

5. Theme Ideas 

You can get creative if you want to have a neon theme party to add an extra level of fun. You can either throw a peace and love-themed 60’s party or a neon disco-themed party.

Another idea for a theme is an 80s neon party, with guests dressed in spandex and leg warmers. If you’re throwing a party around Halloween, you can have a Halloween theme party.

6. Food Ideas 

You can’t throw a party without some food to munch on, and believe it or not, certain foods glow the best under black lights. Because of their white color, vanilla milkshakes will glow brilliantly under black lights.

Mustard on a hot dog shines brightly. You can serve hot dogs as an easy party food and squirt some fun zig-zag lines of mustard and watch the hotdog transform into a glow dog.

Most Popular Neon Party Games

1. Guess Who?

 This game can be played with cards or with a digital device such as an iPad and projector to show pictures of famous people and then see if guests can guess their identity based on clues provided. It’s also entertaining to take turns asking questions while everyone else tries not to laugh too much when someone gets it wrong. Guests will spend hours guessing which celebrity is being described in each question until they finally figure out who it is.

2. Catch me, I’m neon! 

Get two large boxes or containers and wrap some string around them, leaving enough slack for the people who are taped to hold onto it. Then, put some neon objects around the outside of the room and turn off all the lights inside except for one flashlight per box or container, which should be turned on with its own batteries so it doesn’t run out. Allow each taped person to enter one of them with their partner before turning off the lights, and then try to find your way back to where you started by following only two small beams of light.

3. Dance-off 

This game has a lot more potential than just watching music videos on TV and having people dance around until someone falls down! Before you begin, make sure everyone understands what type of dancing is required, such as breakdancing, disco moves, ballet twist, and so on. Then turn on some music and watch as the dance floor fills up with people competing to outdo one another.

4. Neon Dance Party 

This game can be played solo, in teams, or simply for fun. Get some neon lights and prepare everyone for a dance routine. You could either show them a video of what they need to do ahead of time to avoid being too spontaneous, or you could tell each person their moves ahead of time if you want it to be more personal. When the music begins to play, begin dancing with your heart out until someone falls over first.

Interesting Facts About Neon Lights

  • Did you know Neon lights use a variety of substances? Neon lights appeal to different industries, particularly in business, because of their bright glow that’s as easy to see during the day as at night. Neon naturally glows red, but more than 150 other colors can be created using other substances. The most commonly used are argon, phosphorous, xenon, helium, and mercury. 
  • Did you know neon was accidentally discovered? In 1975, Henry Cavendish tried to remove all nitrogen and oxygen from an air tank, but an unknown gas remained behind the tank. Two of his other scientists, Lord Rayleigh and Sir William Ramsay, decided to find out what this gas was. After doing some experiments, their first conclusion was argon. However, Ramsay wanted more than the results. He was convinced there were other unidentified gases in the atmosphere. He then collaborated with Travers on boiling argon to discover other noble gases. Their efforts were successful, and three new noble gases were found: xenon, krypton, and neon. Ramsay got the name “neon” from the Greek word “neos,” which means “new.” 
  • Did you know Neon lights were first used in the United States? Neon lights were first used in 1923 when Georges Claude sold two signs to the Packard Motor Company in Michigan. The lights labeled “Packard” cost $12,000 each. 
  • Did you know neon lights have light emitted capable of penetrating water fog? For comparison: light generated from elemental neon can be used in cold climates and heavily used airports. Since neon creates a bright red emission spectrum and is its main source in the air, it can highly infiltrate even cloud masses. 

How to Throw the Best Neon Party 

Read on for some ideas for a neon party that will make your next get-together better. These tips will really make your next party stand out.

1. Gather Black Lights 

When most people think of a neon party, the first thing that comes to mind is black lights. Brightly colored or white clothes and decorations will have a fluorescent glow from these lights. Adding custom neon signs and black lights will take your party to the next level.

2. Glow Sticks For the Win 

You will also require a large number of glow sticks. When your guests turn them on, they will glow for hours. Wearable glow sticks, such as bracelets, necklaces, and crowns, are available.

These are ideal for handing out as guests arrive, or for setting up a table where people can go to get their favorite wearable glow sticks.

3. Body Paint 

You can also provide your guests with glow in the dark body paint to complement their neon party attire. Allow guests to paint whatever they want on any exposed body parts and paint yourself with something fun and creative.

4. Location 

Set up your neon party in a dark room, such as a shed, garage, or living room, or in an area with little natural light. You can also have an outdoor neon party as long as there aren’t too many light fixtures interfering with the effects of the black lights.

When planning an outdoor neon party, keep the moonlight in mind.

5. Theme Ideas 

You can get creative if you want to have a neon theme party to add an extra level of fun. You can either throw a peace and love-themed 60’s party or a neon disco-themed party.

Another idea for a theme is an 80s neon party, with guests dressed in spandex and leg warmers. If you’re throwing a party around Halloween, you can have a Halloween theme party.

6. Food Ideas 

You can’t throw a party without some food to munch on, and believe it or not, certain foods glow the best under black lights. Because of their white color, vanilla milkshakes will glow brilliantly under black lights.

Mustard on a hot dog shines brightly. You can serve hot dogs as an easy party food and squirt some fun zig-zag lines of mustard and watch the hotdog transform into a glow dog.

Most Popular Neon Party Games

1. Guess Who?

This game can be played with cards or with a digital device such as an iPad and projector to show pictures of famous people and then see if guests can guess their identity based on clues provided. It’s also entertaining to take turns asking questions while everyone else tries not to laugh too much when someone gets it wrong. Guests will spend hours guessing which celebrity is being described in each question until they finally figure out who it is.

2. Catch me, I’m neon! 

Get two large boxes or containers and wrap some string around them, leaving enough slack for the people who are taped to hold onto it. Then, put some neon objects around the outside of the room and turn off all the lights inside except for one flashlight per box or container, which should be turned on with its own batteries so it doesn’t run out. Allow each taped person to enter one of them with their partner before turning off the lights, and then try to find your way back to where you started by following only two small beams of light.

3. Dance-off 

This game has a lot more potential than just watching music videos on TV and having people dance around until someone falls down! Before you begin, make sure everyone understands what type of dancing is required, such as breakdancing, disco moves, ballet twist, and so on. Then turn on some music and watch as the dance floor fills up with people competing to outdo one another.

4. Neon Dance Party 

This game can be played solo, in teams, or simply for fun. Get some neon lights and prepare everyone for a dance routine. You could either show them a video of what they need to do ahead of time to avoid being too spontaneous, or you could tell each person their moves ahead of time if you want it to be more personal. When the music begins to play, begin dancing with your heart out until someone falls over first.

Conclusion

Setting up a truly great birthday party for your child can be a bit of a challenge because there are so many elements you can add. However, one surefire way you can elevate the birthday party is to add neon lights to the decorations. It will not only make the part more beautiful, but memorable as well. Luckily, with these easy to follow tips, you’ll know how to properly utilize neon lights for your child’s birthday party.

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