How to Throw a Fall/Winter Backyard Pool Party

Just because the temperature is starting to drop, the trees are turning bare, and snow is falling, doesn't mean that the time to throw Hawaiian Luau is up. Thanks to modern technology, you can keep the pool open year-round while enjoying the perks that come with summer pool parties as well. In this guide, we'll go over some winter Luau necessities to spark up a dreary winter night and turn it into a bustling Hawaiian-themed party. 

Bring The Heat To The Party

If you are committed to having a Luau in the wintertime, there is one part you'll definitely want to bring the heat to and that is the pool. Thanks to air and water pumps, gas pumps and electrical heating, there are many different ways to heat up your pool during the wintertime. While some are more costly yet more efficient than others, finding the heating solution appropriate for the climate you live in is paramount. If you are in places that range colder than the average during the winter, you'll want to rely on the expediency and efficiency of gas and electrical pumps. On the other hand, warmer climates like those in the south can save a lot of money on heating costs by using air pumps (that are also much more eco-friendly). During these colder months, you'll want to keep the temperature between 78°F and 82°F. Why is this the golden range? According to the Red Cross, a safe competitive swimming temperature is 78°F while younger children and the elderly are better off with temperatures that are 80°F to 82°F.

Fall and Winter Pool Party Decorations

Before you even begin to invite anyone over, you'll want to set up the decorations for your party. You can start to brainstorm ideas by coming up with a theme for your party. In this case, we'll go with Christmas in Hawaii, but you can think up many many more for your own unique party spin. So going along with this theme, we'll want to decorate the backyard with a host of different Hawaiian themed objects. One thing that springs to mind is Tiki Torches. These thin wooden or bamboo torches can be easily bought at your local craft store and are easy to prepare. Just plant them around your backyard, light the inside and by night, your party will have the dim lighting needed for a festive night time experience. Plus the heat from the torches will keep your guests warm as they mill about and socialize. Since we are doing Christmas in Hawaii as our party theme, we can get a little creative with our Christmas. You can use a traditional tree or for people that really want that island feel, they can use a palm tree to hang decorations on. The combination of tiki torches and Christmas trees are a unique and fun spin on the traditional indoor Christmas look. 

Fall and Winter Pool Party Food and Drink

Now for, some might call, the modus operandi of your party. That might be a bit dramatic but it is definitely the part many people will be the most excited about. For any Hawaiian-themed Luau party, you want to have a great roast. And what better way to have a roast than to have a giant suckling pig? In order to do this, you'll need a large bonfire pit where you have enough space to thoroughly cook the pork. Before setting the flame, make sure to rub in whatever tropical seasonings into the meat and garnish with fresh fruits like pineapples, passion fruit, and mangoes. This will add that special zest to your meat that guests won't be expecting. You can also add these fruits into alcoholic (or nonalcoholic) punches that will only add to the festive experience. Keep the blaze going well after the meal for a place people can gather around and stay warm together underneath the night sky.

Your evening that could have been just another drab night spent looking out at the snow beyond the window, has transformed into a festive Hawaiian Luau-themed Christmas party. Like we said before, just because the weather has only gotten a bit chillier, doesn't mean you have to forego your summer plans to stay indoors. Heat things up this winter with a festive Christmas party that will have your friends, family, and neighbors forgetting all about the cold for just one night.

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