Black Light Party

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A black light party has a similar feel to a glow party, but gives off a different energy. Black lights are neat because they make things glow by emitting a type of ultraviolet radiation that is then converted into the light we see through phosphors. These parties are fun to decorate for and the atmosphere takes care of itself, being happy, free willing, and relaxing, setting you up for a perfect party. 


black light party napkin

A black light party has a similar feel to a glow party, but gives off a different energy. Black lights are neat because they make things glow by emitting a type of ultraviolet radiation that is then converted into the light we see through phosphors. These parties are fun to decorate for and the atmosphere takes care of itself, being happy, free willing, and relaxing, setting you up for a perfect party. 



Black Light Party Invitations

To invite people to your event use black paper and glow neon highlighters or glow paint to say “black light party”. Include all the needed information like time and location, as well as describe what your guests should wear to glow in the dark. If you want, include a few glow sticks or a simple glow face paint in the envelope as a pre party favor.



Black Light Party Decorations

  • A very important part of setting up for your party is making sure you create a dark room with no visible daylight. Block windows, or have the party later at night. Set up your black lights and make sure you have just enough to see, while still having darkness at your party. 
  • Use a black and neon color theme to go along with your black lights
  • Have a blank poster board and have your guests decorate it with neon highlighter
  • Set up a strobe light
  • Hang neon balloons or create a simple neon balloon arch
  • Use neon party cups and glow straws
  • Hang neon beads from door frames
  • Have neon glow face paint and stickers
  • Have some glow items like glow sticks
  • Fun neon sunglasses
  • An American DJ black 4 FT blacklight and fixture would be a very cool addition to your party
  • Put glow in the dark stars on the ceiling 
  • Tape fun, simple designs onto black traps with neon tape, making flamingos, pineapples, a sun, waves, or whatever your imagination brings. Then, tape the tarps onto the walls. 
  • Black light reactive tassel garland 
  • Hang neon glow in the dark streamers from the ceiling 
  • Have neon post its and markers to write messages and stick them to the wall



Black Light Party Attire

  • When there is a black light, white and neon color clothing will glow - with this be cautious of clothing and underwear choices
  • Use glow face paint and have a station available for your guests to do their own
  • Use glow in the dark tattoos or body art
  • Glow sticks to make necklaces or bracelets
  • Neon sunglasses with no lenses 
  • Neon makeup or glow hair accessories 
  • Glow or neon nail polish



Black Light Party Games and Activities

  • Black light glow clothing - decorate white t-shirts, tank tops, and dresses with highlighters or black neon paint. Have the guest draw designs, write sayings, get signatures, get phone numbers, and more. 
  • Glow makeover - have a nail salon set up with fun neon colors, a makeup station with glow makeup, and a hair station with black light accessories. Use a nail light to dry the polish so that the nails are instantly dry and you can continue on with the fun of the party.
  • Black light dancing - with everyone dressed up, have your black light turned on and play fun music to dance too. 
  • Karaoke - sing karaoke in the black lights with a neon glowing microphone
  • Have a pinata of choice filled with glow items and candy
  • Have disposable cameras and take lots of pictures
  • Glow beach ball - paint or buy a glow in the dark beach ball and pay keep it up.
  • Black light giant Jenga - paint a large set of Jenga pieces with neon black light paint, using a variety of colors for amusement
  • Glow bubbles - have glow in the dark bubbles and blow bubbles and watch them glow
  • Black light hopscotch - using glow in the dark tape, create a simple hopscotch game going from 1 to 10.



Black Light Party Food and Drinks

  • Make punch with ice cubes made of tonic water that glow
  • Black light lemonade that glows in the dark
  • Redbull and tonic water (this combination with tonic water will make the drink glow)
  • Make a neon cake with bright icing and black light candles if it is someone’s birthday
  • Jello - make with tonic water to make it glow
  • Neon donuts 
  • Simple snacks - chips and drip, pretzels, popcorn, etc. 
  • Glow in the dark cake pops 
  • Oreos with colorful filling or marshmallow moon oreos that glow in the dark
  • Sour candy station - have sour gummy worms, fuzzy peaches, sour patch kids, etc.
  • Cotton candy 
  • Glow in the dark cupcakes by sprinkling some tonic water on them



Black Light Party Favors

  • Homemade black light apparel from the party
  • Glow sticks
  • Colorful soda and candy
  • Funky sunglasses
  • Bottle of tonic water



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