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Come One, Come All…It’s a Circus Party

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Come One, Come All… it’s a Circus Party!  Step right up for a colorful birthday party under the Big Top + a Giveaway too!

Giggles Galore Circus Dessert Table

Happy Birthday Circus Sign

Circus Photo Booth with Twins

Giggles Galore Circus Sweets

Planning a party for boy/girl twins can be a challenge.  My twins definitely have different interest, but I’m not ready to throw two different parties for them just yet.  I’m always looking for creative and fun ideas that appeal to both of their interest and a circus themed party covers lots of their favorites (he loves animals, she loves dress up)   I loved this vintage circus printable package from Lauren Haddox Designs and think it’s great for kids birthday parties or even a carnival fundraiser!  The colorful details combined with a little effort, a touch of creativity, and inexpensive ideas guarantee kids of all ages will have a blast!

Giggles Galore Circus Party

Circus Party Hats

Big Top Circus Cupcake

Giggles Galore Ticket Circus Cake

Let kids nibble on circus- worth treats like caramel popcorn, cotton candy, circus cookies, candy apples, circus peanuts and cupcakes.  There is no need for a Big Top Tent, take the party outdoors to a local park with lots of room for the kids to play.  Include carnival games like Ring Toss, Knock Em’ Down Tin Can Toss, Duck Pond, Bean Bag Toss and Dart Throw.  And to make it feel just like a real carnival give each kid tickets to play the games.  I purchased several rolls of tickets from Oriental Trading and set aside 50 tickets per kid.  I decided to use the leftover rolls as decorations on the dessert table, an inexpensive way to add creative details to your party.

Giggles Galore Circus Party Popcorn Cart

Circus Cotton Candy

Giggles Galore Circus Caramel Popcorn

Circus Candy Apples

Circus Drink Bottles with Striped Straws Giggles Galore

You can’t have a circus party without lots of prizes!  Make a prize table and display “grab-n-go” bags of trinkets.  Oriental Trading has the best variety of carnival toys and games.  They have a whole section dedicated to Carnival parties including candy, toys and games.  I ordered the medium toy assortment with over 100 pieces for our prize table.  Not only was the price right there was definitely something for everyone.  One of the things I love about Oriental Trading is they are committed to offering the best value for your dollar with the lowest prices — guaranteed!  If you are planning a circus or carnival themed party make sure you check out their prizes and games for your big event.

Carnival Prize Gate Giggles Galore

Circus Ring Toss

Circus Prizes Favor Bags

A circus just isn’t a circus without a little clowning around…don’t forget to create a photo booth to capture all the silly circus fun!  I used red and white polka dot fabric to create a photo booth back drop and put out lots of silly dress up options including circus animal ears from Michael’s, party hats, and clown noses from Oriental Trading.  The clown noses were a big hit and also included in each take home party favor box.  Green and white polka dot gable boxes held plastic circus animals, birthday bubbles, clown noses, circus kisses, and custom wrapped chocolate candy bars.

Photo Booth Area

Circus Zebra

Parker in Photo Booth

Giggles Galore Circus Party Favors

Giggles Galore Circus Candy Bar Wrap

Thanks for letting me share lots of inspiration and creative details for The Greatest Show on Earth, a Circus Party everyone will love!

Circus Party Decorations

 Vendors:

 Party Styling & Photography – Giggles Galore

Vintage Circus Printable Party Package – Lauren Haddox Designs

Candy Apples – BBLU

Circus Tickets, Toys and Clown Noses – Oriental Trading

Circus Animal Headbands – Michael’s

Rolling Bar Cart – A Blissful Nest

My friends at Oriental Trading want to help you plan your next celebration in style with a $25 gift card!  Enter with the Rafflecopter widget below for your chance to win.

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“This is a sponsored post for Oriental Trading. All opinion are 100% my own. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above. Giggles Galore may have received payment, trade and/or products in exchange for promoting.

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Mariah Leeson is the creative mind behind Giggles Galore. With a passion for celebrating, Mariah created Giggles Galore to inspire families to celebrate life’s little moments with creative, budget friendly ideas. She loves cooking, reading, crafting, hosting parties and most of all spending time giggling with her family.
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  1. Bethany McIntyre says

    September 12, 2013 at 2:28 am

    I love this party! What a cute idea!

    Reply
  2. Marina Reyes says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:07 am

    Love your site. Nice giveaway!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Marina!

      Reply
  3. Carli Eklund says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:30 am

    Cute, love your use of the tickets! I loved my daughters art party & elf party!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Carli! Your art party was so creative and fun, just like a party should be.

      Reply
  4. doreen says

    September 12, 2013 at 4:55 am

    That party is 2.cute! I loved throwing theme parties for my girls when they were younger. Then they grew up and threw their own parties. “No party favors, Mom” — harumph!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      I’m definitely not ready for that day yet, I guess that’s why we make such a big deal out of celebrations now…I know eventually they will be “too cool” for it. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Valerie Preston says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:17 am

    Thanks for the great giveaway! I love your circus party theme:) We get the Oriental Trading catalog in the mail, and my daughter LOVES going through it whenever it arrives!!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      My kids loving when the catalog comes in the mail too.

      Reply
  6. Amy C. says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Lego!!!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:31 pm

      Such a fun theme Amy! My son just starting showing an interest in Lego’s so maybe that will be a party theme for us in the future.

      Reply
  7. Bianca Andrea says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    my new favorite theme is “paw-ty” time, dog parties 🙂

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      I love that Bianca, we don’t have pets but I’ve noticed that this theme is growing in popularity. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Debra @ A Frugal Friend says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Love this….we did a circus themed party for my daughters 4th! It was so fun!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you. I don’t think you can go wrong with a circus theme for birthday parties, there are so many options!

      Reply
  9. Shannon Schmid says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Oh how darling! My very favorite detail is the idea of using a large roll of tickets as a pedestal for the cake. SO SMART!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you Shannon, it’s fun finding creative ways to incorporate the “extras”

      Reply
  10. Donna O'Neil says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    I love safari parties.

    Reply
  11. Digital Mom says

    September 12, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    This is TOO cute! Love this theme and so could be used for boys or girls

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      Yes, a circus or carnival theme definitely is appropriate for boys and girls of all ages!

      Reply
  12. Tracey says

    September 12, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    Love the circus party Mariah

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      Thank you, it was a fun one to style!

      Reply
  13. Jennifer says

    September 12, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    I love the tickets under the cake and the table cloth! My favorite party themes are unique and creative with an unusual twist. My boys generally like more popular things and I struggle to make them unique. I’m currently debating over farm, train, duck, or duck/farm for my son’s two year party and my other son will have a pool party for his five year party.

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 12, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      I can totally relate, I love creative parties and fortunately my kids have come up with some pretty fun ideas for themes. A duck/farm sounds like fun, looking forward to seeing what you do!

      Reply
  14. Danese says

    September 13, 2013 at 3:10 am

    I love the Luau theme. You can use it for so many events.

    Reply
  15. Stacey Turner says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:06 pm

    We did a Transportation party for our son’s 1st bday and it was great! I am so glad to have found your blog though because we are having a circus party for his 2nd bday so this is currently my favorite theme! It changes each year. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 18, 2013 at 3:05 am

      Glad you found us too Stacey. The Transportation party sounds fun and good luck with your circus party planning!

      Reply
  16. Lesley says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    Love the pic with the big red nose and the glasses! Your twins get cuter every year.

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 18, 2013 at 3:04 am

      Thank you Lesley! It is hard to believe they are 5, it makes this momma a little sad they are growing up so fast. 🙁

      Reply
  17. Brandy Ketler says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    I love carnivals!

    Reply
  18. Jen Carver says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:31 pm

    I LOVE this party. I’ve done one carnival party for a friend, and it’s still one of my favorite themes.

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 18, 2013 at 3:02 am

      Thanks Jen! Carnival themed parties are great aren’t they? The theme works well for all different age groups and they are ideal for a big crowd.

      Reply
  19. Jocelyn H says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:33 pm

    I would have to say the Princess theme.

    Reply
  20. Tiffany Mays says

    September 17, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    My favorite theme so far has been Dr. Seuss! We did it for my 2nd sons’ 1st birthday!

    Loved your circus/carnival party! Very creative!!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 18, 2013 at 3:00 am

      I love that theme too, we did a Dr. Seuss theme for my twins 1st birthday.

      Reply
  21. Jen Marrs says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Fun Giveaway- I am going with Beach Theme!!

    Reply
  22. Sarah @ Craft Quickies says

    September 18, 2013 at 12:59 am

    My mom always did “backwards parties” with us, where all the guests had to come with backward clothing, we ran relay races backward, the cake was upside down, etc. Too fun!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 18, 2013 at 2:58 am

      So fun Sarah, that sounds like a great party…hmmm maybe we’ll have to do one of those soon! 😉

      Reply
  23. Denisse Romero says

    September 18, 2013 at 1:22 am

    I really love this party.

    Reply
  24. Brandi Bryant says

    September 18, 2013 at 1:42 am

    My favorite party would have to be this circus one. I think I am going to incorporate some these great ideas into a carnival party for my two older kids. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  25. Andrea Albright says

    September 18, 2013 at 2:14 am

    I still love the peacock party you did for Aubrey!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      September 18, 2013 at 2:57 am

      Andrea, that is one of my all time favorites too!

      Reply
  26. Teia Collier says

    September 19, 2013 at 12:25 am

    We did a sparkle and shine for my Z and for Sol Nascar was a winner.

    Reply
  27. Sherry says

    October 19, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    Where did you find the green polka dot gable boxes?

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      October 19, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      I bought them from a vendor at our local flea market, but you might check with Polka Dot Market online to see if they carry them.

      Reply
  28. Danae says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:11 am

    We absolutely LOVE this party. The role of tickets that the cake is sitting on is such a clever touch, and the colors are perfect. So cute!

    http://www.stylishlysweetevents.blogspot.com

    Reply
  29. Danae says

    January 23, 2014 at 12:12 am

    *ROLL, not role 😉

    Reply
  30. Amy at Living Locurto says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    This is amazing!! Thanks for sharing on Living Creative Thursday. I featured you today:-)
    http://www.livinglocurto.com/2014/02/birthday-cakes/

    Reply
  31. tina says

    March 2, 2015 at 4:14 am

    love love all your ideas..the metal frame used to pin the prizes on…guessing a bed frame…any other ideas what i could use ?
    so cute!

    Reply
    • Mariah says

      March 2, 2015 at 7:19 am

      Yes Tina, it is a vintage metal frame from a baby bed and it worked great for displaying our prizes. If you don’t have a metal frame you could attach twine or string to a large picture frame and clip the prizes on that. Have fun planning your party!

      Reply

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