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Throw an epic backyard bash with this starter pack of party essentials

Here’s what you need to host the hottest summer party on the block.
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roundup of summer party products - inflatable pools, beverage holder, giant Sorry board game and colorful speaker
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Ready the ‘ritas, blast the karaoke playlist, and blow up the kiddie pool. Summer is calling and, if you’re like the rest of us, you need this to be a great one. It’s been way too long since you’ve been invited to a backyard soiree, let alone hosted one, and you’re practically frothing to get the parties started.

Your party-prepping skills might be feeling a bit rusty though. Or maybe this will be your first time hosting in your new digs or you’re too slammed at work to spruce up your space. If any of the above fun hurdles are true, don’t fret. This lineup from Walmart(opens in a new tab) will help set you up for success with no stress, no huge time suck, and no strain on the old piggy bank. Party on.

outside patio space with twinkling string lights hanging from pergola
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Better Homes & Gardens LED Curtain Lights (opens in a new tab)

Get Lit

First up on your to-do list — create a party ambiance. These curtain lights have 15 strands and 240 lights that hang down to give off the perfect amount of glow. Use them to separate the dance area from the sitting area, and give your guests a cozy spot to snuggle up and snap selfies.
aqua blue inflatable pool filled with water
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Play Day 10-Foot Rectangular Inflatable Pool (opens in a new tab)

Chill Out Poolside

Want people to come to your party? Get a pool. This one fits four adults and two kids, it’s easy to inflate, and the price can’t be beat. You can sit in it and have most of your body covered and it’s sturdy, in case the crowd gets rowdy. It’s also nice to lay in it solo with a cold drink on a scorcher of a day.
gray ninja food processor
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Ninja® Professional Food Processor (opens in a new tab)

Play Bartender

This little beast packs 850 watts of power and can handle cranking out everything from tamale filling to from-scratch margaritas for all your friends. Its nine-cup capacity is perfectly party-sized and the preset programs let you shred cheese for nachos at the touch of a button. It’s also easy to clean, because who wants to clean up after a party? Nobody.
pink slim can cooler with a blue smiley face on it
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Packed Party Smiley Slim Can Cooler (opens in a new tab)

Keep The Bevs Frosty

This tall drink cooler with a big smiley face is ready to party. The double-insulated stainless steel keeps your favorite 12-ounce beverage cold all afternoon long. The rubber rim hugs the can so no precious cold escapes and the overall vibe nails the summer state of mind we’re all shooting for.
black fire pit table
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Mainstays 28-Inch Square Propane Fire Pit Table (opens in a new tab)

Light My Fire

This stylish multitasker knows how to work a party. During the day, it’s a modern steel table where guests can place their cocktails and crudités. When the stars come out, remove the cover and it’s an instant fire pit. Just press the button to crank out 50,000 BTUs and keep the party going.
giant tumbling tower box
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Giant Jumbling Tower Party Game (opens in a new tab)

Stack It Up

Keep the cocktails on-hand because this party game is a real nail-biter. You and your buds take turns pulling out single wooden blocks from the four-feet-tall tower. Whoever makes the 51 blocks come tumbling down has to streak through the backyard — or not.
colorful small speaker with white front
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Packed Party Portable Bluetooth Speaker (opens in a new tab)

Blast The Tunes

Choose your playlist wisely, because this loud little baby will get your guests off the wicker furniture and cutting a rug. The sound quality of this rechargeable speaker is impressive for the price and you get up to 10 hours of tunes on one charge. Add the LED lights that flash to the beat and it’s a dance-off.
giant sized Sorry! box
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Giant-Sized Sorry Board Game (opens in a new tab)

Bigger Is Better

Why is the giant version of this old-school game more fun than the small version? It just is. Put the sprawling 64-inch-square vinyl gameboard down on your patio or lawn and pick up your pawn, which is as big as your head. Fun ensues as you try to outfox your friends.
camo inflatable jacuzzi
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SaluSpa Mossy Oak Inflatable Hot Tub (opens in a new tab)

Have Fun With Bubbles

This durable two- to four-person party magnet comes with a pump for easy setup and a digital control panel that heats water to a toasty 104˚F. Press a button and the fancy AirJet system surrounds you with warm, effervescent bubbles from 120 jets. The spa pump even has cup holders, because beer spilled in the hot tub is a party foul you can do without.

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