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12 Annual Staff Party Ideas that Gets Your Planning Started (and Finished)

red carpet entertainer with guests at masquerade themed charity galaEmployee appreciation events can be held any time of the year, leaving the door wide open for event themes. From a small summer office picnic to a large holiday party, the list of annual staff party ideas is a long and creative one. These annual staff party ideas are only the start of an endless list of themes and ideas that coordinate into an incredibly memorable event.

Once the theme is chosen, every detail should be carefully chosen and coordinated into an annual staff party that is the source of many water cooler conversations. The annual staff party menu (especially the main dishes), entertainment (contact an entertainment agent for the right entertainers that can put the event over-the-top), and décor should all be selected to fit with the event theme.

Country Fair

A country fair is a fun event theme because it comes with so many opportunities for entertainment—with food and entertainment! The possibilities for country fair themed entertainment are endless: cotton candy, jugglers, tarot card readers, magicians, popcorn, bands, and even stilt walkers add unexpected touches of fun to any company event.

Throwback Diner

This theme is a big hit with employees who appreciate the amusing atmosphere of a 50’s diner. Recreate the feel of a day at the malt shop with delicious sweet treats, 50’s entertainers, diner décor, and a band that ties it all together.

Traditional Holiday

holiday scroogeFor companies hosting winter holiday gatherings, a traditional holiday theme is a comfortable way to warm employees’ hearts and hands. This employee appreciation event can be a small and cozy gathering with carolers and traditional holiday dishes or a larger family gathering with Father Christmas and his many elves.

Red Carpet

Employees feel the appreciation when companies roll out the red carpet, and this is a theme that takes that gratitude to the next level. This theme requires all the touches that make employees feel like VIPs. It starts at the door with a high impact greeting, continues with a full feast, and includes all the touches of a star-studded event.

Holiday Characters

For an amusing change to the regular holiday office party, add characters to the party line-up. This one-of-a-kind holiday party theme can be customized to the office tastes or can included into a themed party. Entertainers like the Grinch, Scrooge, Toy Soldiers, or Father Christmas himself can take holiday party entertainment to a whole new level.

Tropical

The tropics can be the perfect break to a cold winter or a fun celebration of summer. A tropical employee appreciation event can feel like a getaway from the typical workday with steel drums, tropical drinks, and fun tropical décor.

Around the World

An around-the-world event is a popular theme with numerous ways to entertain. Staff members enjoy the chance to indulge in tastes and entertainment from around the globe; everyone can enjoy the benefits of a wonderful employee networking event.

Trivia

For a competitive and fun twist, host a trivia night or bring an entertaining game show to the party. This office party fun also comes with the opportunity for fun teasers that make guests want to come to this exciting event. Before the day of the event, send out sample trivia questions that build anticipation for this big contest.

Carnivale

A carnivale theme is a bright celebration with colorful décor, refreshments, and entertainment. A staff appreciation party with this festive theme should be nothing less.

Showtime

office holiday party entertainersDinner and a show is a great way to gather and socialize off the clock. For small offices, plan an outing to a popular theater and restaurant. Larger offices can bring the show to the employees by hosting a holiday show or a main stage entertainment act. This one-of-a-kind party entertainment can create a buzz that lasts far beyond the one-day event.

Sports Day

A sports-themed employee appreciation event brings everyone together to celebrate a local sports team—or just to celebrate a favorite sport. The big game can be celebrated with the best sports-themed dishes and a big screen.

Kentucky Derby Gala

This annual staff party theme is a wonderful way to thank employees for staying in the race. This event calls for numerous photo opps with jockeys, big entertaining hats, and refreshments one would expect for a day at Churchill Downs.

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