Are you watching the Super Bowl this year? It is Sunday, February 7, 2021. I know by unpopular opinion that hosting Super Bowl parties is NOT the best thing to do right now since Corona virus is spreading so rapidly, but in all reality, it is going to happen anyways for a lot of people. Especially, here in the Houston area where life is back to "normal" for many people unfortunately. Remember to practice safe social distancing if you are attending or hosting a party.
Are you celebrating Super Bowl Sunday? If so, how are you celebrating.
Here are some save ways to host a party where you can social distance if you choose to and what to include in your parties:
Where to host
Host a virtual party. Gather a group of friends and watch the Super Bowl all together via Zoom, Discord or on your own. Then check in with each other during certain points of the game.
Rent a theater. Many theaters let you rent out the whole theater and you can put whatever you want on it. Some large theaters have various restrictions while other smaller theaters in small towns will let you rent the whole theater to watch whatever you like.
Host a socially distanced outdoor party. If you have a pop up movie screen or even projecting the game on your garage or to sheet would work just fine. People
Host a watch party at a drive up theater either at a drive in or at your house if you have room. This is fun way that everyone can social distance and still be entertained.
Sanitation Station
Determine where you will have a sanitation station. Depending on where you will be hosting your Super Bowl party make sure you have a sanitation station readily available for everyone. Would this be set up at the end of your driveway, a theater, an entrance to your backyard or home, etc.
Have disposable masks. If someone forgot their mask, make sure to have a disposable one on hand for them.
Have cleaning supplies handy. Wipe down communal surfaces frequently like food and drink spaces. Whether this is with cleaning spray or disinfecting wipes.
Determine a way to have easy access to facilities on site. If a guest needs to go to the restroom will there be a bathroom readily available for them?
Games
Play games. During the Super Bowl play drinking games or other games during the game or during commercial breaks.
Games for little ones. What will you have easily available for little kids that may be there? Coloring stations, puzzles, board games, yard games, etc are always fun for kids.
Food & Drink
Individually packaged foods. Buy snack packs for for finger goods, dips, chips, desserts, etc. Many restaurants are also selling individual boxed food, charcuterie boards, etc. This is an easy way to keep it sanitary and make sure everyone isn't grabbing from the same food bowls.
BYOF & BYOB. Bring your own food and drinks. Tell guests that you are doing picnic style and ask them to bring their own food.
Grill. If you are hosting an outdoor party grill for your guests.
Hire a bartender. Do you not want to worry about things and stress less, if it is in your budget hire a bartender.
Use delivery services. Use delivery services like Drizly, UberEats, Favor, etc. get your food, drink and decor delivered if you don't have to to think about it or to feel less stressed.
Decor
Go for simple. Go for simple decorations. Places like the dollar store, Walmart and Party City have decent, inexpensive decorations.
Use butcher paper. Using butcher paper is an easy way to decorate is with butcher paper on tables and have kids color on them or use it label what food is what, drinks, etc.
