After Prom Party Ideas for South Florida Parents
How parents and PTSAs can host an after-prom or homecoming party at home: supervision, timing, shoes and what to rent.
Prom ends at the venue, and the question every parent asks is where the night goes next. One good answer is your own backyard: a party the kids actually want to go to, at an address the parents control. Here's how to set one up.
Set the house rules early
Agree on them with the other parents before prom week, and put them in writing:
- Who is invited, and how they get there and home.
- No alcohol, and what happens if someone shows up drinking.
- Arrival and pickup times.
- Where the adults will be: close by, not in the middle of it.
We set no age limit and we don't serve anything, so the rules are yours to set.
Get the timing right
Tell us when the class gets back from prom. The crew arrives about three hours before that to set up, so the club is ready when they walk in.
Make the shoes easy
Prom heels stay outside: they damage the floor liner. A basket by the door and a pile of flip-flops solves it.
What to rent
- The club: the Small holds up to 20 guests, the Large up to 50.
- Power: four outlets on separate breakers, or a generator.
- Music: a DJ, or the class playlist over Bluetooth.
- Food: outside the club. Pizza and snacks stay out; light drinks can come in.
Homecoming, too
Homecoming parties work the same way in the fall, and the same setup works for a school dance on the school's own campus.
Book it
The Small nightclub package starts at $999. See the details for Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Weston and Parkland. Prom weekends are popular, so book 6 to 8 weeks out.