Election Night Watch Party Ideas for 2024
Brittany Anderson
Editor
With the 2024 presidential election coming quickly on November 5th, an election night watch party is a perfect way to have a little lighthearted fun! These Election Day party ideas for 2024 will help pass the time while waiting for election results. An election night party also allows for some bonding time between family and friends.
As long as we’re respectful of each other's opinions and beliefs, your election watch party will be as exciting as a successful campaign.
Book a Political Impersonator
Yes—this is actually a thing! Whether you’re hosting this Election Day party virtually or in-person, you can hire a political impersonator to make a surprise appearance. Are you a fan of Donald Trump, Barack Obama, or Bill Clinton? With virtual appearances, you can find the political impersonator you’re looking for from anywhere in the United States.
Make Themed Drinks
If we’re being honest, you probably will want a cocktail (or mocktail)! Whip up some patriotic colored cocktails like vodka sodas or wine spritzers— garnished with blueberries and strawberries. Or, consider making some traditional American favorites like old fashioneds, whiskey sours, or rum and Cokes.
As for mocktails or kid-friendly drinks, setting up a DIY ice cream soda bar will be a hit. All you’ll need is different soda options (rootbeer, orange, Coke, etc.), a few flavors of ice cream, and some toppings like sprinkles and maraschino cherries.
Play Election Themed Games
Who doesn’t love bingo or trivia? These games are easily customizable to fit within the election and theme. They’re also adaptable for any number of guests, and are perfectly suited for a virtual Election Day party. Presidential trivia can date back all the way to George Washington, and bingo can include spaces for presidents and first ladies.
Create an Epic Playlist
Like any event, music is key. American classics including country, rock, and pop hits will be key to creating a fun atmosphere. For this patriotic party, create a playlist on your favorite music streaming app and include songs like:
- Party in The U.S.A - Miley Cyrus
- Living in America - James Brown
- American Boy - Estelle feat. Kanye West
- America - Neil Diamond
- We Take Care of Our Own - Bruce Springsteen
- American Girl - Bonnie McKee
- America - Madonna
- American Saturday Night - Brad Paisley
- R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Mellencamp
- Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue - Toby Keith
- Firework - Katy Perry
- American Woman - Lenny Kravitz
Pro Tip: You can also stream some past Saturday Night Live political skits for extra laughs.
Support a Cause
There’s no better time to support a cause you believe in! You can choose a cause like human rights, healthcare, education, the environment or something local to your community. Send out links ahead of time to have party guests contribute to a cause of their choice. Just like the election, everyone is looking to make a change and a difference.
Find more party ideas and inspiration for this election season and more on The Bash.
