THE BEST OLYMPIC PARTY IDEAS YOUR TEAM WILL ADORE!
Discover the best Olympic party ideas that will win you the gold.
You’ll love these easy DIY Olympic party ideas for the opening ceremonies!
Let the games begin!
Are you hosting an opening ceremony watch party? You should! It’s a great excuse to gather your family and friends for a fun evening.
In honor of this once-every-four-years celebration, I’m sharing the best Olympics-themed party ideas for you that are both adorable and easy … they’re sure to make you a gold medal winner!
The opening ceremonies are a big deal in our house. We’ve been watching them for years and love all of their pageantry. The music, the parade of nations, the team uniforms, and the athlete’s stories are amazing and inspiring. It’s just must-see TV.
And these creative ideas will help you pull together a great Olympic themed party for the summer Olympics, complete with your very own Olympic torches.
My favorite touch … ? I pulled together a terrific and tasty fruit Charcuterie board, featuring the Olympic rings! It’s an eye-catching crowd pleaser that’s easy to create, if you follow just a few simple steps!
But first, I’m going to answer a few commonly asked questions about the 2024 Summer Olympic games …
WHEN AND WHERE ARE THE SUMMER OLYMPICS?
The 2024 Summer Olympics will begin on July 26th and will be held in Paris, France.
ARE THE SUMMER OLYMPICS HELD EVERY 4 YEARS?
Yes. But recall the last Olympic games in Toyko were postponed 12 months due to the global pandemic. So instead of being held in 2020, they took place in 2021.
HOW LONG ARE THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES?
The games will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11 over a period of 19 days.
WHAT ARE THE NEW SPORTS FOR THE 2024 OLYMPICS?
In an interesting twist, Paris 2024 will include breakdance among its additional sports, as well as eight other new events.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN WITH THE BEST OLYMPIC PARTY IDEAS …
These Olympic party decorations will help you create a fun atmosphere to settle in and watch the games. Here are all the details for our Olympic party ideas …
BEST OLYMPIC PARTY IDEAS: CREATE AN EASY DIY OLYMPIC TORCH CENTERPIECE
You can’t have an Olympic party without an Olympic torch! We crafted these simple and elegant centerpieces that really brought home the win!
I found the perfectly shaped “vase” at Dollar Tree. Here’s a secret: it’s a pilsner glass! The shape of the pilsner is truly reminiscent of the Olympic torch. I snapped up two for only $2.
We spray painted the glasses, with Rustoleum Metallic Gold.
I purchased some fresh gold, orange and yellow flowers at the market. They were a great way to mimic the flames of the torch and arranged them into the “vases.”
The results are perfect for our Olympic celebration!
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BEST OLYMPIC PARTY IDEAS: ADD SOME SIMPLE AND FUN DIY DECORATIONS
A great idea for your Olympics party are these napkins featuring flags of the world. They were perfect to lay down the center of our tabletop. It was literally as easy as one, two, three!
Another easy way to dress up your table for your Olympic celebration is to arranged a variety of mini country flags in a small cylinder vase. It’s such a small touch, but makes a big impression by adding a variety of bright colors to your table.
BEST OLYMPIC PARTY IDEAS: OLYMPIC FIREWORKS ARE ALWAYS BREATHTAKING
Here’s a cute idea that is sure to get all of the “oohs and aahs” from your guests. Olympic torch cupcakes are an easy sweet snack. These adorable cupcake toppers can turn your dessert into an Olympics-worth fireworks display with just a little effort! I put two of these glistening toppers into each cupcake to make them a bit fuller. I just LOVE how they add a bit of sparkle to our table!
FINALLY THE BEST OLYMPIC PARTY IDEA THAT WILL BRING HOME THE GOLD MEDALS …
The iconic olympic rings are one of the most recognizable symbols of the Olympic games. So in the spirit of the games for Olympic-themed party, I pulled together a terrific and tasty fruit Charcuterie board, featuring the Olympic rings!
This is a simple food with plenty of fresh fruit and other yummies. It’s a great idea and also eye-catching, which makes it ideal for your olympic party.
I used various fruits and snacks to mimic the design of the Olympic rings. It’s a crowd pleaser and easy to create, if you follow just a few simple steps:
- Choose a large cutting board or platter as the base. You want something that will create a stable foundation since you’ll likely be moving this creation after it’s finished.
- Place five small ramekins on the board to serve as forms for the rings.
- Choose fruits, vegetables or meats that mirror the colors of the Olympic rings. Once you really start thing about your choices, the possibilities are endless!
HERE’S WHAT I CHOSE (AS WELL AS SOME ADDITIONAL IDEAS):
Blue – blueberries seemed like a natural choice
Black – blackberries are in season right now and looked great at the store, they were impossible to pass up. We also added a few black figs into the ring for some additional flavors.
Red – I used strawberries, but there are loads of options here. Think raspberries, dried cranberries, red apple cubes … so many choices.
Yellow – cubed pineapple worked great on our board.
Green – I chose honey dew melon and seedless table grapes, but kiwi would also be a great option.
If you want to do a more traditional charcuterie board, there are lots of options with olives, cheeses and meats that are perfect for the color palette.
Here’s a view of the completed tray/board from the top:
OTHER IDEAS:
- To fill in the background, I stuck with foods that were white. This allowed the colors of the Olympic rings to really pop. Great choices for us were yogurt covered pretzels, yogurt covered raisins, popcorn, marshmallows and, of course, nuts!
- Not only do the ramekins make it easy to form the rings, they allow you to add a few dips onto the board! Everybody wins! I filled the bowls with whipped cream, as well as a variety of yummy fruit dips including cream cheese, French vanilla yogurt, chocolate, and salted caramel.
- Adorable flag picks were the perfect accompaniment for the board to complete the Olympic theme!
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