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Plenty of Ghoulish Entertaining Tips for Halloween

Plenty of Ghoulish Entertaining Tips for Halloween

Planning a Halloween party - read this blog from Karnival Costumes for some great buffet table ideas

If you plan to host a spooktacular Halloween party or Halloween buffet, you need to be serving a fangtastic collection of foods that will both feed and entertain your guests at the same time. Right?  In this blog we look at offering you some hints and tips on creating both some fabulous food as well as some spooky presentation ideas for your own Halloween buffet.  

Halloween buffet table ideas available here at Karnival Costumes online party shop

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Gangster Moll Costumes Ideal for Valentines

Gangster Moll Costumes Ideal for Valentines

Five great Gangster Moll costumes - Karnival Costumes online party shop Blog

With Valentines just around the corner, we thought we take a look at 5 of the most popular Gangster Moll Costumes which fit nicely with the Roaring Twenties and Chicago costume themes often chosen for Valentine’s Day parties.  And don’t think that they should be worn only then, they’d look great at any costume party! And remember this is only a small sample of our complete collection of Gangster fancy Dress Costumes for adults all of which help recreate that Roaring Twenties feel from the streets of Chicago.

Fever Gangster Costume by Smiffy 31900 available here at Karnival Costumes online party shop

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Battle of the Flowers – Jersey’s Flower Festival

Battle of the Flowers – Jersey’s Flower Festival

Jersey's Battle of the Flowers - Karnival Costumes online party shop Blog

If you’re looking to combine a holiday with a festival and the thought of traveling too far is putting you off, then we think that the Jersey Flower Festival held every August is going to be perfect for you. This is an annual event in the calendar since 1902 and conceived originally as a way of celebrating the Coronation of King Edward Vii and Queen Alexandra, during August this tiny island comes alive with its own parade of flowers. Proving to be a huge hit with both locals and tourists alike a tradition was born that has only been interrupted by the two wars. 

Dutch Girl costume by Widmann 7688 available here at Karnival Costumes online party shop

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An Introduction to Oktoberfest!

An Introduction to Oktoberfest!

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Oktoberfest is one of the world's biggest fairs and takes part annually in Munich in the Bavarian heart of Germany. Known mainly as a celebration of beer and the millions of litres drunk each year, Oktoberfest is actually much more than the beer tha's drunk, its a family friendly festival that features huge attractions on the playing fields outside Munich. With plenty of great music and other performance acts, plenty of great traditional Bavarian food, and the many different rides and attractions of the huge funfair there is lots to keep visitors to Munich's Oktoberfest busy. And with parties being held around the world, are you missing out on a great opportunity for a costume party?

Beer Glass costume as an alternative to the tradional; Oktoberfest leferhosen by Bristol Novelties AC779 available here at Karnival Costumes online party shop

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How to Hold an Under the Sea Party for Children

How to Hold an Under the Sea Party for Children

How to hold the best Mermaid Underwater themed party - a Karnival Costumes online party shop blog

In the summer time when the weather is fine, hang on I recognise that phrase! Okay, let’s start again. If you have a daughter who loves Disney’s Ariel or simply the weather is warm and you want a costume party to suit, an Under the Sea party may be the one for you to choose. And having decided on the overall theme, you could adapt it further by choosing either; a mermaid style, a sealife party or simply a nautical themed party so break out the paddling pools and lets get cracking... 

Glitter Sea Horses by Widmann 4948V available here at Karnival Costumes online party shop

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Batman Costume Birthday Party Ideas

Batman Costume Birthday Party Ideas

Batman party ideas - Karnival Costumes online party shop Blog

Ever since he burst onto the scene during the 1930’s Batman has been enthralling children of all ages as the original caped crusader. From his creation and through to day people have been creating costumes so that they can pay homage to the forces of good. And the use of a superhero as a birthday party cotume theme continues to be popular. In this blog, we bring you some ideas on how to plan and organise the perfect Batman themed party.  

Harvey Dent Two Face licensed costume by Rubies 880913 Wear it Pink Glam Geek kit by Smiffy 25645 available here at Karnival Costumes online party shop

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