Step up your game to celebrate March Madness with José Olé!
It’s March — basketball season! You’ve purchased the largest TV you can find and friends are ready to come and celebrate March Madness.
For sports fans, March Madness is basically an extended holiday. Celebrating typically means hosting viewing parties, placing bets, and eating delicious party food.
Planning a themed party is actually quite easy. Even if you’re not a sports fan, these March Madness Party Ideas will help you throw an original celebration that will make it seem like you’re a huge basketball fan. Then, all you will need to do is turn on your television and keep the food coming.
Having lots of appetizers is rule #1 in keeping your basketball fans and guests well fed throughout the game. And you’ve come to the right place! We’re sure that with these March Madness Party Ideas, everyone will have a good time regardless of who they’re rooting for.
Color Trio
When it comes to March Madness, the color palette is simple: black, white, and orange. These colors are essential to bringing in a basketball-theme feel.
Get Game-Ready
Keep the décor simple but fun. Remember to stick to a color palette and items that pack a punch like a printed tablecloth, glass candy containers, foam finger props, whistles, and pom poms to set the tone. Themed plates and glasses are always a nice touch too.
Game Schedules
This is crucial information when planning a viewing party for March Madness. Once you have the game schedules, you can have your guests show up 30 to 45 minutes before the game is about to start. Don’t forget to make a Facebook Event with all the information about your party, so guests can easily see all of the details.
Create a Sports-themed Playlist
If you’re preparing to gather friends around to compare brackets and celebrate the fun of March Madness, then creating a music playlist for the party is a great way to keep the energy up and the celebration going, even once the games are over.
Keep the party going with this playlist featuring sports-friendly tunes on Spotify.
Mouthwatering Food
A March Madness party is not complete without an endless supply of snacks and mouthwatering food. Please your guests by keeping a backup supply of shareable snacks to munch on. Chips, popcorn, pretzels, and crackers are all ideal options.
Impressing your game-day guests with an epic meal starts with an irresistible dip like this Cheesy Ranch Bean Dip or Hot Spinach Dip. The Taco Olé Cheese Casserole, Loaded Mini Taco Nachos, and Cheesy Burrito Casserole will keep your guests happy and coming back for more.
