12 'Christmas in July' Party Ideas We Stole from Pinterest
Reindeer Sloppy Joe Sliders
These adorable sliders combine everyone's favorite Christmas mascots with a summer favorite recipe: the Sloppy Joe—and they make a great party dish due to their finger-food size.
Frozen Hot Chocolate Bar
We aren't exactly reaching for the hot chocolate in this scorching summer weather in the South, but we can get on board with frozen hot chocolate. Make a festive little station for guests to fix and customize their own frozen hot chocolate; extra points if you have Christmas mugs out for everyone, but Mason jars are also super cute.
Watermelon Snowman
This watermelon snowman will steal the show at the snack table. It's by far the cutest way to serve fruit at your Christmas in July party.
Cocktail Umbrella Wreath
Put a super-summer spin on this classic Christmas decor—the bright cocktail umbrellas make this wreath the perfect seasonal hybrid piece. It'll welcome your guests to the party!
Christmas Tree Cheese Board
We don't know why, but summer is our favorite season for a nice cheese and charcuterie board. Here's an adorable way to make it festive.
Drunken Christmas Cherries
Make these truly festive by using Christmas-themed sprinkles in green instead! Just soak some maraschino cherries in your alcohol of choice (we prefer vanilla vodka) and dip them in white chocolate. They'll be the hit of the party.
Ice Cream Snowman Building Station
Pre-scoop balls of vanilla ice cream and freeze them overnight before the party—that way they'll be easier for kids to stack while making a homemade snowman. Then, set out candy to outfit the snowmen!
Gingerbread Luau Cookies
These cute gingerbread cookies will perfectly mold together your holiday theme at any summer party—for extra fun, set up a cookie icing station for guests to ice their own gingerbread surfers and palm trees!
North Pole Drink Station
An easy makeshift North Pole flag, flashing Rudolph noses and some retro North Pole straws—and you're all set! This drink station can be solely for the kids or adapted for a full-service bar.
Festive Fruit Ice Cubes
Make these festive cubes with seasonal ingredients to add a little something special to a carafe of water at your Christmas in July party table (I mean, it is hot outside!) or add them to your favorite cocktails. Get star-shaped—or any festive shape—ice cube molds for an added touch.
Twinkling Lights Bonfire
Any hopes for a bonfire died when the temperatures down here in the South reached scorch-level, but you can still get that cozy feel by wrapping twinkling lights around firewood.
Watermelon Christmas Trees
These tree-shaped watermelon wedges are the perfect snack addition to your party—festive, fresh and delicious!
Whether someone you know needs a birthday party thrown for them in July or if you just feel like having a summer party, this holiday theme is the way to go. From DIY décor to festive recipes, there are so many options for throwing the perfect Christmas in July.