9 Smashing First Birthday Party Ideas for Your Summer Baby

From watermelon to ice pop themes, we've got a list of summer party ideas that'll leave your newly minted one-year-old showing off a sunny, cake-covered grin.

By Aimee Della Bitta June 21, 2016

Lucky you! You’re planning your baby’s first birthday and it’s summertime. That means that there’s a long list of summer birthday party themes that are as fun and as easy-breezy as the season itself. From watermelon and ice pop themes to hosting an under the sea bash, we’ve got a list of summer party ideas that’ll leave your newly minted one-year-old showing off a sunny, cake-covered grin.

Ra Ra Rainbows

How gorgeous is this rainbow theme party created by The Sweet Cart? The colors alone will have everyone at the party feeling lighter and happier as soon as they arrive. The birthday kiddo's name is drawn on chalkboard paper and the colorful banner calls attention to the ah-mazing dessert table. The internet is swimming with rainbow inspired party ideas like this cool game or creative invitation. Like a rainbow itself, if you choose this summer theme, the party will surely be magical.

Photo: The Sweet Cart for Little Wish Parties

Did you throw a first birthday bash in the summer? Tell us about your theme in a Comment.

–Aimee Della Bitta