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    How do you organize the music for a pool party?
    Natasha Miller
    Event Planner & CEO, Entire Productions
    Natasha Miller is an Event Planner, Chief Experience Designer, and President of Entire Productions, an event and entertainment production company based in San Francisco, California. Notable clients Natasha has collaborated with include Apple, Google, Gap, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., and Salesforce. Natasha and Entire Productions has been awarded Inc. 5,000's "Fastest Growing Companies in America", Entrepreneur Magazine's 360 List of "Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America." Entire Productions is also a Certified Women Business Enterprise. Natasha is a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).
    Event Planner & CEO, Entire Productions
    Expert Answer
    When you're planning the music for a party, keep the demographics of the entire group in mind. For instance, if you love old country music but nobody else does, you shouldn't make the playlist all that type of music. Instead, try to feature different types of music that will appeal to everyone.
  • Question
    Where is the best pool party in Las Vegas?
    Community Answer
    Wet Republic at the MGM and Marquee Dayclub inside the Cosmopolitan are both fun.
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    How many people do I need?
    Community Answer
    As many as you want. If you are more comfortable having fewer people, you can just have a small party. Also, keep in mind that all your guests have to fit in the pool, so if it's a small pool or area, you don't want to have that many people.
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    What do I do at a pool party?
    Community Answer
    In addition to swimming fun, provide food and possibly a small water slide. Plan fun games for the water, like Marco Polo or have swimming races.
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    How much money do I have to spend on a simple pool party?
    Community Answer
    There is no limit that you have to spend; it all depends on what you want for party favors, etc. However, you should be able to throw one really cheap if you would like.
  • Question
    How long will it take to organize a pool party?
    Community Answer
    A pool party can be difficult to organize, so I would expect to spend at least two weeks on it.
  • Question
    What can my three friends and I play at a community pool at my birthday party?
    Community Answer
    Play Marco Polo; ship, shark, shore; have swimming races; see who can do the biggest cannonball; or submarine, ship, iceberg.
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    How much do I need to organize a pool party?
    Community Answer
    If it is a simple one at home and you already have a pool, it could be priced around £30 - £60 for pool toys (pool noddles, inflatable volleyball court, floating hoop, etc.) and a few quid for some snacks for your friends.
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    How early should I start the planning?
    Community Answer
    If you only invite some friends, there isn't much to organize. If it's a bigger party, where lots of friends are invited long before the party, then it's better to plan earlier. It can be a month or two before the party starts. Take into consideration your abilities, and the kinds of supplies you will need.
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    What time should I start the pool party?
    Tom De Backer
    Top Answerer
    Pool parties typically start earlier than dinner. The ideal time for swimming is 2:00 - 5:00 PM. Any earlier and people are still digesting lunch; any later and people are getting hungry for dinner. Another idea is to have an open start. Swimming is from 2:00 - 5:00 PM, and they can arrive anytime they like. But that only works if you have another activity, like dinner, planned after swimming.
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    Can you rent out space through the YMCA or playground?
    Community Answer
    Yes, most likely you can rent out space through the YMCA in your local area, just call them up and ask if they have a time slot free. It might be harder with the local playground though, as it's public space. Call your local recreation department of the community you live in to see if they would allow for this or not.
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    Should you serve the food first before swimming?
    SaraChadwell2014
    Community Answer
    It is best to do it after swimming, so stomach aches don't occur.
  • Question
    Can you plan a summer pool party at a YMCA, public pool or country club?
    Amanda Cousins
    Community Answer
    Absolutely. Have the YMCA or recreational department consult with the pool managers about hosting.
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