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 The Pirates of Halloween!

Halloween Decorations and Party Supplies Halloween Costumes Customized Invitations Give your guests a treat they'll remember.  A personalized candy bar. Greet your guests with a life sized cutout. Other great styles also available!   Water Bottle Labels     Beer Bottle Labels   Halloween chocolate novelties

With the success of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, pirates are very hot party theme this year. Why not have a Pirate Theme party for your Halloween celebration? Everyone will know how to dress, like a pirate of course! Pirate decorations are plentiful and there are good opportunities for individual creativity. Also this theme lends itself to some fun party games and activities. Here are some pirate theme party ideas. Have a swashbuckling good time!

Invitations

We suggest simple pirate party invitations because you want to spend most of your time decorating the house and yourself. But if you are feeling ambitious you can make your own invitation. Think about drawing a treasure map to your house. This wouldn't be too hard to do and the whole family can get involved. Just make sure the clues aren't too hard! Draw it, and then take it to a local Kinko's or print shop to be printed on tan paper (or parchment if they will do it inexpensively). Of course, if you want something original, personal and still have plenty of time to decorate order your pirate invitations from Party411’s Creations for You!

Entrance

From a tree outside, near the front door put this hanging pirate. Don't forget your skull and bones pirate flag either hanging outside or on your door. (take it down after the party, or you might not get mail for a couple of weeks!) A Beware of Pirates Yard Sign is a nice touch. At the door, put out giant treasure chests with pirate hats, pirate scarves, pirate hooks, and pirate eye patches (all part of pirate apparel). Throw in some temporary pirate tattoos and a pirate gold tooth for each of your friends  I'd give a prize for the person who is the most creative with this stuff...so say so in a fun sign on each chest. This hidden treasure will make for memorable photos, trust me (said Captain Hook).

Costumes

For you, for your guests and even for your dog!

Dress yourself

For Men:

• Captain Jack Sparrow. Who wouldn’t want to be Captain Jack? Dress up as Captain Sparrow! Great costume includes shirt with vest, fabric sash, 2 belts with buckles, and boot covers.

• Cutthroat Pirate Adult. Costume includes a polyester shirt with a lace accent, double-knit polyester pants, a head tie, boot covers, belt, and wrist cuffs.

• Make sure you accessorize! Add a pirate's spy glass, a pirate's sword, or even a pirate hook!

For Women:

• Elizabeth. Costume includes a white and gold dress inspired by the character from Pirates of the Caribbean.

• Ruby the pirate. Transform into a sultry pirate princess with this polyester costume that includes a corset top with attached sleeves, skirt, hip wrap, and head tie.

• Pirate Girl. Costume includes headscarf, eye patch, peasant top, lace-up corset, and skirt.

• Pirate Girl Playboy™ Buccaneer Beauty Costume includes corset top with full sleeves and back lacing, pull-on skirt with front ruffles and built-in petticoat, head scarf and eye patch with rhinestone bunny charm. 

For Your Dog:

• Pirate Dog. Dress your dog up in this costume including a polyester robe with attached belt, headpiece, and four paw covers. He’ll be the toughest dog in the neighborhood!

Bar/Buffets

Dress a mannequin or 2 in one of these great pirate costumes...and have him guard the bar! Having bartenders...tell them to wear black or white t-shirts and then give them each a pirate vest (not to mention the other wearables above!)... From the ceiling, beside each bar and buffet, put some palm trees (or you can attach these to the wall). Don't forget to keep things cold out there on the ocean...display your soft drinks (and whatever else "ales" ya) in this inflatable treasure chest cooler.  On your buffet, display everything on a personalized pirate ship...how clever is that? It includes flag, mast, anchor, steering wheel, and water gossamer. 61" h x 93" w x 19" d; but remember...assembly is required. 

Tables

First off, get these great pirate themed papergoods (no need to wash dishes; I'd rather walk the plank). buy the pirate kit'n'kaboodle or buy them individually (save money and just get beverage napkins or dessert plates)

• Centerpieces... The pirate's treasure favor pack is a treasure chest filled with fun stuff for people to wear at the table...eye patches, pirate flag, moustaches and more (or put them at the door as mentioned above)  Just add a Mylar skull pirate balloon with 3 or 4 matching latex balloons and you're all set... For $10 a table...beat that for a centerpiece, matey! Around the base, scatter 5" pirate telescopes

• Napkin rings ... For something unusual, and if budget allows, tuck each napkin into a pirate hook. 

• Waterglass ... What better than a pirate goblet?? And it doubles as a favor! 

• Take home gift ... As your guests leave, don't forget some booty in a pirate pouch (it's polyester, but it's still fun)... add a Party411 Halloween candy bar or fill it with gold coins.

• Over the dance floor ... If there is one! Hang plastic pirate swords and/or skull and bones pirate flags.

• Entertainment ... A treasure chest piñata maybe? Depending on the age of your guests, you can fill it with whatever you desire. This is always fun after an evening of bellying up to the bar.