Many prom attendees are not ready to go home after the official party and dance are over, but have nowhere to go. If you want to provide a safe and festive venue where you and your friends can continue to celebrate after prom, read on to learn how to host an after prom party.

Many prom attendees are not ready to go home after the official party and dance are over, but have nowhere to go. If you want to provide a safe and festive venue where you and your friends can continue to celebrate after prom, read on to learn how to host an after prom party.

• The prom is one of the most exciting nights in a teen's life and for many, the evening is over much too early. If you want to continue celebrating the end of the high school long into the night, why not host your own prom party? It will take some effort and planning, but if you host a great party, you and your friends are guaranteed to have a great time.

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• If you're lucky, your parents will let you host your post-prom bash at your house. If not, inquire at some local venues to find out whether they would be willing to extend their hours or close their doors to outsiders so that the local teens can have a great night. Some possibilities you may want to look into include:

1. A late-night bowling party
2. A midnight showing at a local movie theater
3. A sports and activity night at your local YMCA
4. A games night at a community hall, church or hotel banquet room
5. An exclusive feast at a local diner, coffee house or pizza parlor

• Regardless of where you decide to hold your party, it is a good idea to let the neighbors know that you are hosting a party. That way, they will be prepared for the event and less likely to call the police with a noise complaint.

• Regardless of where you're holding your after prom party, you'll need some money for food and other supplies. You can ask your fellow students for donations or charge admission to your party, or hold a fund raiser to get the money you'll need. If you are holding the party at your house, you may be able to get all the supplies you'll need by asking the each of the attendees to bring a specific food or drink item.

• As much as you may wish you could avoid it, you're going to have to have some adults at your party. Many parents will not allow their children to attend an unchaperoned party and if you are using a public venue such as a bowling alley or community center, the owner will likely insist that there are adults present at the party. Find some parents, older siblings, cousins or other relatives who are responsible, available and willing to act as chaperones.

• In order to be a great host or hostess, make sure you have all the supplies you and your guests will need to celebrate for as long as you want. Make sure you have:

1. Plenty of snacks
2. Enough soda, juice or punch for all your guests
3. Paper plates, plastic cups and disposable cutlery
4. Music: Either your iPod loaded up with great music and a set of speakers, pre-recorded CDs or a hired DJ
5. Games and activities to keep everyone entertained

• As is the case when planning any party, making sure you have thought of everything will help everything go off without a hitch. Regardless of where you hold your party, make sure that you have plenty of food and unique activities to keep your guests happy, well-fed and entertained.

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• Introduction
• Step 1: Scope out the Venue
• Step 2: Raise Funds
• Step 3: Set Parameters
• Step 4: Get Chaperones
• Conclusion