Graduation picnic
A celebratory picnic in the park after the ceremony, with a cap-toss photo, fizz and a grazing spread.
- Guests
- 6-30 guests
- Party length
- 3 hours
- Prep time
- 2 hours
- Ages
- All ages
What it is
An easy way to celebrate straight after a graduation ceremony. A big picnic in a nearby park with family and friends, a toast, photos in caps and gowns, and a relaxed afternoon in the sun.
Plan ahead
- Two weeks before: pick a spot near the ceremony and a backup indoor location.
- The day before: pack the picnic and chill drinks.
The picnic
- Sandwiches, wraps and sausage rolls
- Quiche, salads and a cheese board
- Strawberries, cakes and cupcakes with grad cap toppers
- Prosecco, juice and water
Activities
- Cap toss photo: everyone throws a cap (or a paper one) at once.
- Class of sign: a chalkboard or printed sign with the year.
- Garden games: frisbee, rounders, boules.
Tips
- Bring wet wipes, bin bags and a parasol.
- Keep the gown clean - put a blanket down before sitting.
On the day
- After the ceremony: walk to the park and lay out blankets.
- Toast (10 min): fizz for the graduate.
- Picnic (60 min).
- Photos (20 min): cap toss and a 'class of' sign.
- Garden games (30 min): frisbee, rounders or boules.
Shopping list
picnic blankets waterproof
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picnic hamper
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graduation sign class of
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prosecco plastic flutes
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frisbee
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graduation cap toppers
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