Firetruck Party Supplies
Little boys (and yes, some little girls, too!) love fire trucks. They’re noisy, colorful, speedy and dangerous—an irresistible combination for most young kids. Children also look up to firefighters for their bravery and sense of adventure. If your little boy or girl is begging for a fire truck themed birthday party, you’ll find everything you need in this series of articles to make their dreams come true.
We’ll look at fun invitation ideas, party games and activities, and decorations that fit the theme and turn your home into an exciting fire-station, where the little party-goers can pretend to be brave firefighters coming to the rescue! You’ll also find ideas for a snack table where hungry firefighters can replenish their energy in between adventures. And of course, there are lots of great ideas for a birthday cake that fits the fire truck theme. Don’t worry—none of the baking ideas are complicated or time-consuming. They’re simple enough for anyone to do, yet they’re guaranteed to draw ooh’s and aah’s from the crowd.
The ideas in these articles cover a range of budgets from penny-pinching to indulgent, so you’re sure to find something that suits your needs. If you like home-crafts, you’ll enjoy some of the make-at-home ideas presented, but if you’re short on time and patience, you can take advantage of some of the links to easy, store-bought items that will cut down on time and effort without sacrificing fun! So read the articles with a pen and paper and start planning your perfect Fire Truck party today!
Firetruck Party Planning Articles
Fire Truck Birthday Party Favors
If you have chosen to have the kids go through “firefighter training” as part of their Fire Truck party activities, you may have already handed out hats, badges and safety books, which can form the basis of their favor bags. Pick up a few fire-truck-red favor bags at Celebrate Express and fill them with an…
Fire Truck Party Invitations
If you’re looking for a quick and easy invitation, take a look at the fire truck invitations from Celebrate Express. These invitations are already put together and look great. You simply have to fill in the blanks and hand-them out to the kids. Another fun idea is to print out cards that read “FIRE!” on…
Fire Truck Party Games and Activities
If the birthday child loves fire trucks, then nothing will be as exciting for them as a visit to a real fire station. Many fire stations are happy to arrange birthday visits to the station, so check with your local fire department about the possibilities. Often, the visit will include a chance to tour the…
Fire Truck Party Decorations
For quick and easy decorating, you can order the deluxe party pack from Celebrate Express. The pack includes invitations, dinner plates, cups, placemats, forks, spoons, 16 napkins, a tablecover, and 18 balloons in three different colors. At a fire truck themed party, it’s really all about the fire truck! Ideally, you will build the party…
Fire Truck Party Food and Snacks
Dress up the party table with red, yellow and orange tableware, and accessorize the look with fire truck cups and plates from Celebrate Express ($3.50 for eight cups or eight plates). You could also treat the birthday boy or girl to personalized dinner plates. You can choose your favorite photo of the child, add a…
Fire Truck Birthday Cake and Cupcakes
Sometimes it feels good to leave the baking in the hands of the professionals, especially when it’s something as complicated as a novelty birthday cake. If you’d rather not attempt the cake yourself, start by calling your local bakeries and supermarkets to see whether they can make one for you. However, don’t be intimidated! You…