Kickoff to Football Season

For many people, the start of the football season is a much-anticipated event. Start the season off on the right foot by throwing a football opening day party for friends and family. It's the perfect reason to get together after all the summer festivities and celebrate fall, weekend games, and rooting for your favorite team. Here are some fun NFL opening day party ideas:

 

Let everyone know about the party with a free, online football party invitation. Browse a wide range of football-themed invitations that can be customized with specific colors and text. Add important event details to your favorite invitation then deliver it by email or text instantly. Guests will be able to RSVP from their phones, add items to a potluck sign up, and make comments about the party. Once your football party invitations have been sent, start planning all the yummy eats and get the party started!

 

If the weather cooperates, prepare everything on the grill and host the party outside. Take advantage of the warm temperatures and wire your TV (be careful with too many extension cords!) so everyone can watch it from the deck or yard. Grill all the traditional BBQ favorites like hotdogs and burgers plus vegetables, chips, and even some s'mores. Be sure to check out this recipe for homemade football-shaped pretzels and cheese dip. Alternatively, you can make your gathering a Mexican-themed football party and serve nachos, chili in bread bowls, queso dip, and margaritas. 

In your invitation, encourage guests to dress in their favorite team's colors and get into the spirit. If you have a lot of kids at your party, keep them busy and happy with a few games or activities. One easy way to keep them entertained is to set up a table with supplies so they can decorate football cookies!