Decorations for a Festive Fiesta Party

Decorating for your fiesta party is easy and fun. ShindigZ has tons of party supplies to help you create a festive fiesta setting for all your friends to party in. Add some party music and delicious fiesta food and you’re ready to celebrate!

Outdoor Decorations:

Hang some cactus lights outside your party site for a bright, festive look. The lights alternate between boots and cacti.

Add bunches of fiesta mylar balloons to let guests know that the fiesta is here or create a sizzling start with an inflatable chili pepper and cactus placed strategically around the doorway.

Indoor Decorations:

Create a stunning entrance with a fiesta entrance and lamp post. These unique items will let guests know that the fiesta fun starts here! In addition to serving as fabulous decor, they also make wonderful photo backdrops for party pics.

If you have access to a large Mexican flag, hang it at a focal point in your room. Then, use smaller flags to decorate the walls and doors, etc.

Don’t forget to decorate with balloons!  Our fiesta balloons are exactly the right colors to make your guests feel like they are in Mexico.

To transform your party room in an instant, braid our gossamer together in the mexican flag colors of red, green and white. Swag this “flag” from walls and ceilings. Use 19″ lengths of gossamer and gather them to approximately 2″ wide. Braid the lengths of gossamer using the standard braiding method. Staple the braid at each end to keep the gossamer strands in place.

Red tissue flowers will recall the beauty of the Mexican landscape. Place these in bunches around your room.

For an authentic touch, visit your local travel agent and try to get posters of Mexico - some city scenes, some beach scenes and scenes of some of the historic ruins. You can mount these on foam core and hang them on the walls.

Table Decorations:

We offer fiesta confetti. Scatter this on your tables, on the floors (if you don’t mind the mess!) and inside your invitation envelopes.

Start with our fiesta tableware to set a festive table and add some other table decorations for a look that can’t be ignored!

Use real cactus plants for your centerpieces or try our fiesta party centerpiece.

Now, enjoy your party!

Activities for a Fantastic Fiesta Party

Even without activities, your guests will have plenty to do at your fiesta — after all, there’s lots of great food to enjoy! However, it’s always fun to have some authentic activities to really get guests in the mood to fiesta! Check out these ideas:

Hire a mariachi band to entertain guests throughout the evening

Set up a fun photo setting with an Amigos Photo Op and get your cameras out for some lasting memories!

Set up a table and show guests how to make piñatas.

Hang our piñatas and have guests see who can be the first to break them!

Hire some Mexican dancers to teach your guests how to do traditional Mexican dances

Have guests decorate their sombreros with gossamer streamers and tissue flowers. Award prizes for the prettiest, most creative, and most authentic.

Teach everyone how to make salsa.

Festive Favors for Your Fiesta Party

Party favors are a great way to add tons of fun to your fiesta themed party! Use favors to get guests in the mood to party or to say “Gracias” to them for coming. Here are our tips for fun fiesta favors:

Present each guest with a fiesta sombrero as soon as they enter the party. This will let them know that the fiesta has begun!

Make some noise and have some fun with  maracas — they’re perfect for kids of all ages. You can even jazz them up with a paint pen and add your party details, or personalize them for each guest.

For a practical favor that will hold their margaritas - serve up the drinks in Cactus Stem Goblets. You can even print your personalized wording on the goblets for you!

Send them home with a super “hot” necklace, chili pepper beads, or bracelet, the chili pepper bracelet.

Check out our fiesta activities for ideas on  how to give your party favors away!

Fiesta Food to Make Your Guests say “Gracias!”

Serve some tasty Mexican food for your Fiesta. This type of food is delicious and typically enjoyed by all! Here are some suggestions:

Start with a wide selection of appetizers. These can include:

• Nachos
• Chips & Salsa
• Guacamole
• Queso Dip
• Quesadillas
• Tortilla Soup
• Stuffed Jalapenos

Be sure to have plenty of sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions on hand!

For your main meal, you can serve fajitas (beef and chicken) along with beans and rice and all the trimmings.

Alternatively, you can offers guests a tasty Taco Bar — complete with all the trimmings. This buffet-style meal works well for large groups.

For lighter fare or fiestas that take place during the day, choose Taco Salad. This can be served with either beef or chicken and can feature a variety of toppings as well.

For dessert, serve up some traditional Mexican Flan (topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce) and Sopapillas (pastry puffs seasoned with cinnamon, honey, and powdered sugar).

Salsa Recipe:

Make your own salsa for the party or during the party (for a fun activity!). Here is a delicious and tasty recipe:

Combine three chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup of diced onions, four chili peppers (serranos work well), 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro, two teaspoons of fresh lime juice, and a teaspoon of salt in a bowl. Chill the salsa for at least an hour before serving.

To jazz up your salsa, consider adding in diced avocado.

Serve all your party food on fiesta tableware!