Leap Day Party




 
With a Leap Year occurring only once every 4 years, shouldn't we make more of an effort to celebrate Leap Day? I, for one, always have a Leap Day party. My friends have already asked how I will be celebrating Leap Day 2012!

For me, Leap Day 2012 (celebrated on February 29th) with be a "Hoppy" Leap Day with a frog theme party. Of course any of these ideas can be used for a Leap Day Birthday party or a frog theme birthday party as well!

leap day party Invitations
Invite your guests to have a Hoppin' Good Time at your Leap Day party. Fill in the blank Froggie Fun Invitations are easy to fill out for your party. A green ticket invitation (with a matching green envelope) would work as well.

Your best choice is a personalized Leap Day invitation from Party411.com! Your guests are going to think you're the most creative party planner.
 
Invitations should be mailed about 4 weeks in advance of the party.  Include RSVP information, of course.  You may want to encourage your guests to wear green!
 
Leap Day party Decorations
Welcome your guests with a "Hoppy Leap Day" welcome banner. Then give them each a Froggy Fun Cone Hat (or just have these for the kids).  Want to really make everyone laugh? Dress up as a Kermit the Frog when you answer the door!
 
I love these giant frog theme wall decals.  They are big and bright and easily come off the walls after your party.  
 
And, we know you'll be thinking green for a frog theme leap day party.  Here are some simple green party decorations that you won't want to miss:
 
leap day table decorations
There are fun Froggy Fun Paper Goods that feature frogs. The frog centerpiece is simple and works well for this party. Or, look for a plush frog at a local party store and sit him on the center of the table.

A flashing frog necklace can serve as a napkin ring. (Your guests will take them home as a favor after the event!)

Leap Day Activities
Scatter more of the multi-colored plastic frogs around the room. You can also go to a local party store or toy store and get plush or inflatable frogs to hide around the house. Make this into a find the frog hunt for the kids. They can keep the frogs they find, or trade them in for other small prizes.

Another idea is to bring blank cards (maybe green?!) and ask guests to write where they would like to be in 4 years when Leap Day 2016 arrives. You can save these cards and mail them to your friends at the beginning of 2016 or have your guests seal them in envelopes and bring them home. Just make sure to write "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL LEAP DAY 2016" on the front of the envelopes!

leap day party Favors
A Leap Day theme party favor bag is your best bet for sending home goodies from your bash.  Here are some great Leap Day favor ideas:
Have a Hoppin' Good Time at your Leap Day party!  You're guests will hardly be able to wait four years until your next party.