Lovely birthday

Ideas for entertainment and performances to liven up a birthday party

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At birthday parties celebrating family, friends, or a significant other, there are often performances or fun activities, right?

Some of you may be looking for an act to present alongside a gift or message for someone special.

In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of fun ideas that both celebrate the guest of honor and fill the venue with laughter.

We’ll introduce activities you can rehearse in advance and games everyone can enjoy together.

Along with words of gratitude and gifts, be sure to check out these performances that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.

Ideas for Entertainment and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday Party (51–60)

Birthday party decorations that excite using 100-yen shop items

Try decorating for a birthday using only 100-yen store items! What are the recommended items?

Birthday party decorations that excite using 100-yen shop items

You can liven up a birthday party using only 100-yen shop items like Happy Birthday logos, flags, and balloons.

Paper chains take time to make, but easy, large decorations like tissue paper flowers and balloons make decorating a breeze.

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a cappella

A Little Love Song / Yokaroumon [A Cappella Cover]

a cappella

We also recommend performing a cappella for a twist on a regular chorus.

Not only the vocals, but the bass, harmonies, and even the drums are all done with the voice.

Try singing something like a birthday song.

It takes a fair amount of practice, but it’s sure to move your audience.

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Spark Balloon

I tried making a handmade spark balloon for a birthday.

Spark Balloon

A spark balloon is a large balloon that, when popped, releases lots of small balloons from inside.

Having the guest of honor pop one at the start or end of a birthday party really livens things up.

You can buy the large balloons for spark balloons from online balloon specialty shops.

It takes a bit of technique to inflate them, but try making one carefully to boost the excitement at your birthday party.

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A cute flower bracelet made with balloons

Balloon Art: How to Make a Flower Bracelet (Balloon Twisting: Flower Bracelet)

A cute flower bracelet made with balloons

Let’s put a balloon art bracelet on the birthday star’s wrist.

It’s especially popular with small children and women.

To make a pretty flower shape, make five petals all the same size.

Handle the center balloon gently, as it will also serve as the bracelet itself.

If you can make it in front of everyone as a party performance, it will liven things up even more.

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Ideas for Party Entertainment and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday (61–70)

A birthday cake made with store-bought sweets

Cake made with sweets No. 2

A birthday cake made with store-bought sweets

You can use snacks in their small individual bags to make a big birthday cake.

A paper cake frame from a 100-yen shop works fine for the base.

Use a potato chip can as the central pillar, then tape lots of snacks around it with cellophane tape.

Finish by decorating it with a sparkly ribbon.

Even if you can’t finish eating it there, it’s easy to take home.

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King’s Game

All the YouTubers Gathered! We Tried the King’s Game with Boys and Girls! [Bonbon Academy]

King's Game

The classic King’s Game, a staple at mixers, actually fits perfectly for birthday parties too.

Since it’s a party with lots of friends gathered, unlike at a mixer, you can give orders without holding back.

A special rule where the birthday person is the King the whole time might be fun as well.

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Birthday decorations from the 100-yen shop

[DIY] Interior decoration ideas for birthday parties using 100-yen shop items ♡

Birthday decorations from the 100-yen shop

Here’s a collection of birthday party decoration ideas using items from 100-yen shops.

Classic decorations like garlands and messages are made by layering colored construction paper.

Even just making paper chains with colorful construction paper can make the party venue look festive.

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