Easy and Fun Red Party Theme Ideas

Looking for some red party theme ideas? I’ve compiled a full guide of the best red party ideas to quickly and easily theme an amazing party.

There are red birthday theme ideas as well as ideas that would suit any other special occasion or celebration. A red theme party is a great way to celebrate the love of the color red and it doesn’t have to be all or nothing as red goes with so many other colors.

The ideas listed here that would suit both adults and kids – so there’s something here for everyone to make your party awesome.

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Red party themes are a fun and easy way to style up a party quickly and easily with the wow factor! So roll out the red carpet and read on for the best party ever.

Red Party Theme Ideas

Red party themes are really easy to style up and there are lots of great ideas below. A red theme is also an easy way to have a minimalistic party yet still have everything look great really quickly and easily.

If you’re not wanting to go ALL in with some all red party ideas, I would recommend mixing in some white, black or gold to still incorporate the richness of this bright color.

Red is a vibrant and bright party theme idea so go ahead and have fun with it. They don’t say go and paint the town red for nothing! Read on for some more red theme party ideas.

What is the meaning of the color red

The color red is very symbolic and can convey a lot of meaning. The brightness of red symbolizes energy, power, strength and determination.

It also has a strong meaning around love, passion and desire. It is a color of high visibility and stops traffic literally…so it is definitely a great color for a party theme with emphasis!

What are the main shades of red?

• Scarlet Red
• Crimson Red
• Brick Red
• Fire Engine Red
• Ruby Red
• Magenta
• Maroon

What to wear to a red party?

You should wear red of course. You could decide whether your guests are to wear all red or just items of clothing that are red such as a hat or scarf or shoes!

Red Party Decorations

To prepare for a fun red party theme, it’s important to have some great party decorations to liven up the party area.

There are heaps of amazing red party decorations here including hanging paper fans, lanterns, tinsel backgrounds, streamers, banners, garlands, tea light candles and more.

Of course, you don’t need to go over the top. A few choice red highlight pieces like this stunning ostrich feather centerpiece below could easily set the scene beautifully.

Red Party Balloons

For easy red theme birthday decoration ideas – it’s hard to go past balloons. They are a simple way to theme a party quickly and budget-consciously. There are heaps of varieties of red party balloons here including confetti balloons, balloon garlands and arches.

 

I absolutely love this amazing balloon garland below.

If your party is going into the night, then you’ll definitely want to have a look at these amazing red LED light up balloons that will instantly take party decorating to the next level.

Red candles are another easy and fun red party decor idea.

Or red fairy lights like these lights below.

Red Party Food

A super fun way to complement a red party theme is to add red party food to the party table. Red party food is not terribly difficult to make, particularly if the snacks are tomato-based and desserts are strawberry-based.

For example, you could serve salsa or hot sauce with corn chips as a great snack. I would also recommend making some delicious bruschetta with lots of tomato topping.

Or why not create a delicious fruit platter or fruit salad with lots of red fruits such as strawberries, cherries, watermelon, red apples. Another fun idea is to serve any type of pasta with a tomato-based sauce.

An easy idea is to serve pizza with lots of tomato and pepperoni and peppers.

Or simply put some red meat on the BBQ such as steak or sausages and serve with tomato sauce and a salad with bell peppers and cherry tomatoes.

Also, watermelon doesn’t have to stay as a sweeter dish. You could make it into a salad with feta cheese, cucumber and mint.

For dessert, the obvious choice is red velvet cake or cupcakes, especially if it is red theme birthday party. Or a strawberry cheesecake, or more simply ice cream with strawberry topping and red jelly.

Or how about red macarons, or a tower of donuts with red icing or candy apples. Or make strawberries and cream or pears poached in red wine.

If you’re looking for a super easy way to decorate cakes, cookies, cupcakes, slices and even ice-cream then check out this AWESOME selection of red sprinkles. There’s something for everyone here and they are a quick and easy way to decorate without too much effort.

Red Party Drinks

For the adults, simply serve red wine, or a Cosmopolitan cocktail or strawberry capricosa. Another idea is to serve sangria or a red punch with lots of red fruit.

For the kids, make up a color-changing drink. Simply hide a few drops of red food coloring at the bottom of the glass (add lots of ice and they won’t see it). Then pour in lemonade or even sparkling water and the drink will change to a magical red color.

Or serve creaming soda or a watermelon juice for a healthier option.

Red Party Favors

For party favors, either choose to give out little trinkets or candy in red party bags – the trinkets and candy don’t have to be red if you’re hiding them in the party bags.

Or if you do want to go to the next level then there are lots of red party favors here including beads, bubbles, bracelets, stress balls and so much more.

Don’t miss our full guide to the best party favors for adults – for any type of celebration.

Red Candy Bar

Another way to theme this party beautifully is with a red candy buffet. It’s a great way to decorate a party table area and the added benefit is that guests can take some candy home with them and it doubles as an easy party favor.

Simply fill some clear glass jars or bowls with lot of red colored candy. Grab some little red candy buffet bags like the super cute bags below and lots of scoops to help serve the candy.

Red Party Trivia

For a fun icebreaker for your party, then check out this fun printable red trivia game about all things red.

To get into the red theme, play songs from the band Simply Red. Have a prize for the first person to notice.

Red Party Theme Names

Here are some more red party theme names beyond just being about the color red.

Lady in Red Party Theme

Have all the girls wear red or just the guest of honor.

Red and Black – Blackjack Party or Casino Themed Party

A blackjack party or a casino party theme is a fun idea for adults. Ask everyone to wear something either black or red to get into the swing of things.

Firefighter Party for Kids

A firefighter party is a theme that young boys often love for their birthday celebrations and definitely incorporates a lot of red in the decorations.

Valentine’s Day Parties

A Valentine’s day party is typically themed red. It doesn’t have to be a party for just two…or though it can be. Instead, invite your favorite couples or your favorite singles for some matchmaking fun. Decorate with lots of red balloons and love heart themed decorations.

Red Carpet Themed Party

A red carpet party theme or a celebrity dress up party is always fun option for a celebration. Make sure to have some red carpet ready to lead up to the front door or party area.

Looking for some other fun color party themes then check them out below:

White Themed Party

Green Themed Party

Blue Themed Party

Yellow Themed Party

Black Themed Party

Pink Themed Party

Gold Themed Party

I sincerely hope you enjoyed these fun party ideas.

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