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Graduation from school is a milestone celebrated by the entire family. Imagine the famed graduation song, “Pomp and Circumstance,” playing as you or your loved one walks down the aisle in full cap and gown regalia.

Let us help make this the celebration of a lifetime. Whether you’re celebrating a kindergarten graduation or a college graduation, we have all the advice you need on planning a festive graduation party, choosing a graduation party theme, sending out graduation invitations or choosing the perfect gift for any grad on your list.

Graduation Cake and Candy Ideas
Give your graduate a sweet ending to a day of pomp and circumstance with these thematic cake and candy ideas. 

Decorate graduation party treats based on the grad's personality, from a 2-tier honor roll cake for the straight "A" student to colorful chocolates shaped like cell phones for the text messaging guru.

We have some creative ideas to inspire you, whether you're buying your cake from a bakery, decorating a plain store-bought cake, or making your graduation party sweets at home. 


 
College Graduation Party: Tapas-style Open House
Create some pomp for this circumstance by honoring your college grad with a casual and fun open house. Guests can drop in to wish the grad well while enjoying a tapas-style menu and dancing. This kind of set up is the perfect hip and modern way to throw a graduation party because it fits easily into the lifestyle of today's grads.


 
Graduation Poems
Oh the places you will go...Graduation. It's a time filled with promise and possibility. As Dr. Seuss reminds us, today is their day. But nonetheless you can make it special with YOUR words. Whether its an inspiring verse, a letter of encouragement or just a message of love, a poem is something that a recent graduate will treasure as they go off to great places. Yes, they are off and away, but your words will always be something for them to come back to.


 
Preschool Graduation Celebration Ideas
So, your child is graduating from preschool. After wiping away the tears (yours, not your child's), what else is there to do but throw a party? After all, it is a pretty big deal when kids transition to kindergarten. Before you start reminiscing about the last few years, spend some time on a fun get-together dedicated to your little graduate. These preschool graduation celebration ideas show how simple and special it can be.


 
Smile for the Camera Themed Graduation Party
This year, reminisce over old photos and capture new Kodak moments with a photo-themed graduation party. Graduates can enjoy their achievements while indulging in a cap and gown-worthy brunch in their honor. Plan a cap-n-gown brunch buffet with doughnuts in your school colors, fresh fruit platters, a decadent sundae bar and more! Read on for great graduation party food ideas.


 
Gossip Girl Themed Graduation Dinner Party
Party Girl here, your one and only source for truly fabulous fetes. Word is you don't have to live on the Upper East side to plan a graduation party that's worthy of Page 6. Inspired by the CW's hit series, Gossip Girl, here's the inside track on orchestrating an dinner that's light on scandal and heavy on style. We know you'll love it. xoxo,Gossip Girl


 
Top Ten Graduation Songs
Both high school and college graduation are bittersweet times. It's an exciting new era in life where you embark on a new journey, but at the same time it's sad to leave behind old friends and places. Create the perfect soundtrack to reflect the graduation experience with our list of songs below. Also make sure to check out our original Graduation Songs article, which contains some of the most popular, well-known graduation songs.


 
Kindergarten Graduation Celebration Ideas
Being 5 years old is great! You're officially a big kid. You know most of your ABC's. And, you get to go to kindergarten.

Parents and teachers know that a good early educational experience can pave the way for sch...

 
Graduation Cupcakes
Celebrate your scholar at a Graduation Party with a tower of cupcakes as a sweet reward for all their years of hard work in school.

Make graduation cap cupcakes by topping them off with an edible mortarboard or go for a laugh with a bobblehead grad decoration.

From diploma decor to a Happy Face theme, these ideas promise a bright and tasty future for your Graduation Party.


 
Outdoor Graduation Party Games
After grades are assigned, books are put away, and the ceremony is completed, graduates deserve to celebrate! The best way to do this is with a graduation party, of course. Since most graduations occur in late spring and early summer, many parties take place outside, which makes it easy to entertain everyone who comes to congratulate the graduate. These outdoor graduation party games are great for any age group to relax and have fun.


 
Ed Hardy Themed Graduation Party
If your high-schooler is crazy for all-things Ed Hardy, plan her graduation party around this tattoo art-inspired lifestyle. The key is to create a cool, California-vibe with a lounge-like atmosphere that has plenty of room for guests to party and show off their tats...temporary tattoos that is!


 
"Oh, the Places You'll Go!" Graduation Party
Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go" is a quick classic, inspiring all of those graduates to look at the next phase of life with a true spirit of adventure and balance.


 
Graduation Invitations: 10 Fun Ideas
Throw your graduate a party to remember with invitations styled just for them. Be it the cap and gown ceremony or a graduation party that you'll be inviting guests to attend, personalize the announcements based on these fun ideas from the Techy Grad's Facebook invitation to the Super Star's DVD movie invite!


 
Graduation: Inspiring & Funny Quotes for Speeches & Toasts
After years of hard work, studying and sacrifice, you've finally made it to graduation day. But before you can toss your cap; you've been asked to make a speech to inspire your classmates.

Whether you're aiming to be funny, charming or inspirational, we've hand-picked some great launching points for a winning speech.

Not giving a speech at the ceremony? Impress your family and friends by incorporating these quotes in an eloquent toast at your graduation party.


 
High School Graduation Party Favors
Pump up your High School Graduation celebration with light up gadgets and cool party favors.

Personalize a few novelty pens to send everyone off to college prepared to take notes, or give funny mementos of the occasion like Bobbing Head Grad Photo Frames.

Light up the night with LED glasses, pins, and more to make your Graduation Party a smashing success!


 
 
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