How To (Safely) Host A Company Holiday Party In 2020
How To (Safely) Host A Company Holiday Party In 2020
As we draw even closer to the holiday season, the corporate holiday party planning begins. Because of the pandemic, navigating the party planning process is probably a little more confusing this time around. This year, the million dollar question is how do you throw a holiday party that is memorable AND safe for your company, staff and guests?
The good news is, it’s possible! Whether you’re hosting a virtual celebration where guests are tuning in remotely, or a socially distanced event at a venue, check out these 6 tips on how to make sure your holiday party is exciting and safe for your party guests!
Book A Virtual Photo Booth
If you’ve decided to plan a virtual event, with your guests tuning in remotely from the comfort and safety of their own homes, there are still fun entertainment options you can incorporate into the virtual experience! Booking a virtual photo booth gives guests the chance to capture fun selfies using their own personal device (such as a smartphone or laptop) and share them in a live gallery for everyone to see. Selfie Mirror Photo Experience’s virtual photo booth package has exciting features that allows guests to add fun “stickers” or a pre-designed "backdrop” to their photo. You can even customize the photo border or backdrop with your company’s logo or a unique theme.
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Ask Your DJ About Unique Themes or Party Games
Booking a professional DJ is one of the best decisions you could make for your event. They’ll have the know-how to properly navigate and ensure best safety practices for guests while simultaneously emceeing and running the entire event for you. The best DJs know how to keep energy levels high at corporate events and can offer creative ways to keep guests engaged and entertained throughout the evening. Elevate DJs are well-known for their creative engagement strategies and icebreakers. If you’ve booked an Elevate DJ experience, ask your professional DJ how they can help ensure that your event is a memorable one full of festivities, laughter and strong camaraderie. From talent shows to epic lip sync battles, Elevate will create the perfect entertainment solutions for your company event while making sure proper safety guidelines are being followed.
Go The “Virtual Dance Party” Route
For a completely stress-free party planning experience, a virtual dance party could be the way to go this year! No need to find and book a venue. No need to secure valet parking. No need to leave the house! Simply ask an Elevate DJ about the Virtual Dance Party package - an epic, high-energy dance party experience that is virtually hosted by a premium DJ. An Elevate DJ uses a secure video streaming platform to host the event, flipping everyone’s fave tracks wirelessly from their remote location. Party guests join in on the live stream using a device of their choice and dance the night away in the comfort of their own residence. All attendees are able to see and hear the DJ, while music is clearly and audibly streamed through their device.
Make Sure Your Photo Booth Is Touch-Free
If you’re having an in-person event, you can still make sure the entertainment is fun and safe for everyone! Booking a photo booth is a great way to keep guests entertained for hours on end. Even better, guests come away with fun photo keepsakes to remind them of the great memories they made. Selfie Mirror now has a touch-free option, so that guests do not have to touch the screen to start the photo experience. Guests can simply scan the QR code shown on the Mirror to start capturing hilarious selfies. If props and accessories are being used, your Selfie Mirror host will be there to wipe down the props after every use.
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Increase The Fun With Interactive Gift Giveaways
Gift giveaways are a great way to show appreciation for your staff and employees, which is why it’s a pretty popular activity for holiday parties. Most companies opt for a ticket raffle or some kind of ticket-based giveaway. Elevate DJ Denny suggests making the giveaway interactive, so that it builds more excitement and anticipation throughout the evening. For example, having a mini talent show or playing a signature icebreaker such as Survivor could be a way to discover who gets the prizes. Prizes can range from funny prizes up to more valuable prizes as you get closer to the big winner.
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Consider Adding Live Musicians To The Mix
Live musicians are still a great option for holiday parties this year. When paired with the upbeat personality of a DJ/emcee, an electric energy fills the room as live instrumentalists bring the additional wow factor of a live musical performance. DJ + Band Hybrids are a surefire way to keep your dance floor rockin’ even if party goers are dancing a few feet apart!